CPU
GPU
Celeron 887
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. The Celeron 887 is positioned at rank 837 and the Celeron M P4600 is on rank 836, so the Celeron M P4600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 887
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M P4600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 887 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 887 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Celeron 887 and Celeron M P4600
Celeron 887
The Celeron 887 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,877 points. Launch price was $86.
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 Celeron 887 and Celeron M P4600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 887 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron M P4600 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Celeron M P4600. The Celeron 887 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron M P4600 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 887 scores 1,877 against the Celeron M P4600's 1,886 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron M P4600. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 887 vs 2 MB on the Celeron M P4600.
| Feature | Celeron 887 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz+33% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Arrandale (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,877 | 1,886 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 233 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 415 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 887 uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron M P4600 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 887 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 887) / not specified (Celeron M P4600). The Celeron 887 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Celeron M P4600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 887 targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron 887 rivals Pentium 967.
| Feature | Celeron 887 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 887 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron M P4600 debuted at $86. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Celeron M P4600 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 887 delivers 125.1 pts/$ vs 125.7 pts/$ for the Celeron M P4600 — making the Celeron M P4600 the 0.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 887 | Celeron M P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.1 | 125.7 |
| Release Date | 2012 | 2010 |
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