Celeron M P4600 vs Celeron G3900T

Celeron M P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Celeron G3900T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M P4600

2 / 2

1,886

0.0%

1,900

+0.7%

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 M P4600 is positioned at rank 836 and the Celeron G3900T is on rank 451, so the Celeron G3900T 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 G3900T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

6890%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

6511%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

4727%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1424%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1128%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

987%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

565%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

558%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

508%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

508%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

502%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

489%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

482%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

480%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

476%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

100%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

100%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

99%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

99%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

99%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

98%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

98%

#451

Celeron G3900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $70

100%

#453

Phenom X4 9100e

MSRP: $200|Avg: $35

100%

#457

Celeron G3950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $30

99%

#462

Athlon X2 340

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

98%

#466

Pentium G4600

MSRP: $82|Avg: $116

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron G3900T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron M P4600 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron M P4600	Celeron G3900T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron M P4600 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $70), it costs 79% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 363% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Celeron G3900T.

Insight	Celeron M P4600	Celeron G3900T
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+363%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)

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

Celeron G3900T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M P4600 and Celeron G3900T

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 G3900T

The Celeron G3900T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,900 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron M P4600 and Celeron G3900T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron M P4600 versus 2.6 GHz on the Celeron G3900T — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Celeron G3900T. The Celeron M P4600 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron G3900T uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M P4600 scores 1,886 against the Celeron G3900T's 1,900 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron G3900T. Both processors carry 2 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron M P4600	Celeron G3900T
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.6 GHz+30%
Base Clock	—	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,886	1,900
Geekbench 6 Single	—	514
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	903

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G3900T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron M P4600	Celeron G3900T
Socket	PGA988	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron M P4600) / VT-x (Celeron G3900T). The Celeron G3900T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 510), while the Celeron M P4600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G3900T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G3900T rivals Pentium G4400T.

Feature	Celeron M P4600	Celeron G3900T
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 510
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Celeron M P4600 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron G3900T debuted at $42. At current prices ($15 vs $70), the Celeron M P4600 is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M P4600 delivers 125.7 pts/$ vs 27.1 pts/$ for the Celeron G3900T — making the Celeron M P4600 the 129% better value option.