Intel Celeron E1600

Intel Celeron E1600
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Celeron E1600 was based on the robust Conroe architecture. At the time, it was a solid option for many budget-conscious computer users. Manufactured using the established 65nm process, this processor was characterized by remarkable reliability. It provided an exceedingly cost-effective and functional foundation for everyday PC tasks.

We remember well how it was used in countless systems for basic requirements. Its performance was often perfectly adequate for office applications, surfing the Internet, or playing media. Although it didn't achieve peak performance, it flawlessly fulfilled its role as a reliable workhorse. Its 1 MB L2 cache supported the rapid processing of standard programs.

The Intel Celeron E1600 demonstrated remarkable longevity. Even today, we occasionally still find working systems with it. It enabled many to gain access to digital work and entertainment without breaking the bank. This processor was a prime example of efficiency and consistency in the entry-level segment of its time.

  • High reliability
  • Cost-effective solution
  • Sufficient for basic tasks
  • Remarkable longevity

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
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In segment Desktop
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Athlon II X4 600e
4C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
291
AMD Athlon II X3 405e
3C / 3T · 2.30 GHz
287
Intel Celeron E1600
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
283
Intel Pentium E2180
2C / 2T · 2.00 GHz
281
AMD Athlon II X3 400e
3C / 3T · 2.20 GHz
280
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core2 Duo E6320
2C / 2T · 1.86 GHz
483
AMD Athlon II X2 260u
2C / 2T · 1.80 GHz
476
Intel Celeron E1600
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
472
Intel Core2 Duo E6300
2C / 2T · 1.86 GHz
471
Intel Core2 Duo E4300
2C / 2T · 1.80 GHz
459

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Celeron (165)
CPU groupIntel Celeron E1000 (4)
ArchitectureConroe (Core)
Technology65 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 775
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 2
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x Core
Frequency: 2.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache0.50 MB
L3-Cache
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1066
DDR2-800
17.1 GB/s
12.8 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe
PCIe Bandwidth

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP65 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Release dateQ2/2009
Release price58 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Celeron E1600
Intel Celeron E1600
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