Celeron M P4600 vs Core i5-2515E

Celeron M P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Core i5-2515E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M P4600

2 / 2

1,886

+0.2%

1,882

0.0%

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. The Celeron M P4600 is positioned at rank #836 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-2515E leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M P4600 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Celeron M P4600	Core i5-2515E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron M P4600	Core i5-2515E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

Core i5-2515E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M P4600 and Core i5-2515E

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.

Core i5-2515E

The Core i5-2515E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,882 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M P4600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-2515E's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron M P4600 versus 2.5 GHz on the Core i5-2515E — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-2515E. The Celeron M P4600 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-2515E uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M P4600 scores 1,886 against the Core i5-2515E's 1,882 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron M P4600. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron M P4600 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2515E.

Feature	Celeron M P4600	Core i5-2515E
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
Base Clock	—	2.5 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,886	1,882
Geekbench 6 Single	—	530

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-2515E uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron M P4600	Core i5-2515E
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, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-2515E). The Core i5-2515E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Celeron M P4600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2515E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-2515E rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	Celeron M P4600	Core i5-2515E
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Celeron M P4600 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core i5-2515E debuted at $0. At current prices ($15 vs $0), the Core i5-2515E is $15 cheaper.