Celeron M P4600 vs Celeron 887

Celeron M P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Celeron 887

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M P4600

2 / 2

1,886

+0.5%

1,877

0.0%

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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 P4600 is positioned at rank 836 and the Celeron 887 is on rank 837, so the Celeron M P4600 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 P4600

#824

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1338%

#825

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1318%

#826

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1210%

#827

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1205%

#828

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1194%

#830

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1153%

#831

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1105%

#832

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1104%

#833

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1074%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 887

#825

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1344%

#826

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1324%

#827

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1216%

#828

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1210%

#829

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1199%

#831

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1158%

#832

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1110%

#833

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1109%

#834

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1079%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#852

Pentium P6300

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron M P4600 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 887 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron M P4600	Celeron 887
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)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron M P4600 stands out as the superior choice. It delivers superior performance at a comparable price point.

Insight	Celeron M P4600	Celeron 887
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)	❌ 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 P4600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M P4600 and Celeron 887

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.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron M P4600 and Celeron 887 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron M P4600 versus 1.5 GHz on the Celeron 887 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Celeron M P4600. The Celeron M P4600 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron 887 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M P4600 scores 1,886 against the Celeron 887's 1,877 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron M P4600. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron M P4600 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 887.

Feature	Celeron M P4600	Celeron 887
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz+33%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,886	1,877
Geekbench 6 Single	—	233
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	415

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron 887 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron M P4600	Celeron 887
Socket	PGA988	BGA1023
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

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron M P4600) / VT-x (Celeron 887). 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 M P4600	Celeron 887
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Laptop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron M P4600 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron 887 debuted at $86. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Celeron 887 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M P4600 delivers 125.7 pts/$ vs 125.1 pts/$ for the Celeron 887 — making the Celeron M P4600 the 0.5% better value option.