CPU
GPU
Athlon II P340
Celeron M P4600
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M P4600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II P340 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II P340 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II P340 and Celeron M P4600
Athlon II P340
The Athlon II P340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,895 points. Launch price was $149.
Celeron M P4600
The Celeron M P4600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,886 points. Launch price was $86.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon II P340 and Celeron M P4600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II P340 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron M P4600 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II P340. The Athlon II P340 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron M P4600 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II P340 scores 1,895 against the Celeron M P4600's 1,886 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II P340.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,895 | 1,886 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II P340 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron M P4600 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon II P340) / not specified (Celeron M P4600). Direct competitor: Athlon II P340 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II P340 launched at $0 MSRP, while the Celeron M P4600 debuted at $86. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Athlon II P340 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II P340 delivers 189.5 pts/$ vs 125.7 pts/$ for the Celeron M P4600 — making the Athlon II P340 the 40.5% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II P340 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-33% | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 189.5+51% | 125.7 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2010 |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Athlon II P340 and Celeron M P4600
