The Intel Celeron G1610 is a desktop processor with 2 cores, launched in December 2012. It is part of the Celeron lineup, using the Ivy Bridge architecture with Socket 1155. Celeron G1610 has 2 MB of L3 cache and operates at 2.6 GHz. Intel is making the Celeron G1610 on a 22 nm production node, the transistor count is unknown. The multiplier is locked on Celeron G1610, which limits its overclocking potential.
With a TDP of 55 W, the Celeron G1610 consumes typical power levels for a modern PC. Intel's processor supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel interface. For communication with other components in the computer, Celeron G1610 uses a PCI-Express Gen 3 connection. This processor features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.
Hardware virtualization is available on the Celeron G1610, which greatly improves virtual machine performance.