Celeron M P4500 vs Pentium Gold 4415Y

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 M P4500 is positioned at rank 315 and the Pentium Gold 4415Y is on rank 908, so the Celeron M P4500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M P4500

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Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

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97%

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Atom x5-Z8300

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463%

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Atom Z3735G

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456%

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Core i5-480M

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419%

#306

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

417%

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Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

413%

#309

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

399%

#310

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

383%

#311

Core i5-430M

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382%

#312

Core 2 Duo T6600

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372%

#315

Celeron M P4500

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100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4415Y

#896

Atom x5-Z8300

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1571%

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Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1548%

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Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1421%

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Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1414%

#900

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1401%

#902

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1353%

#903

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1298%

#904

Core i5-430M

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1296%

#905

Core 2 Duo T6600

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1261%

#908

Pentium Gold 4415Y

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100%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

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Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

99%

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Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

98%

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A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

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Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold 4415Y (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron M P4500	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron M P4500 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron M P4500	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Celeron M P4500 Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4415Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M P4500 and Pentium Gold 4415Y

Celeron M P4500

The Celeron M P4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 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: 2,533 points. Launch price was $86.

Pentium Gold 4415Y

The Pentium Gold 4415Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,521 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M P4500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium Gold 4415Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Celeron M P4500 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4415Y — a 15% clock advantage for the Celeron M P4500. The Celeron M P4500 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4415Y uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M P4500 scores 2,533 against the Pentium Gold 4415Y's 2,521 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron M P4500. Both processors carry 2 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron M P4500	Pentium Gold 4415Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.86 GHz+16%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,533	2,521

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M P4500 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Gold 4415Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.