Celeron M P4600 vs Core M-5Y70

Celeron M P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Core M-5Y70

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M P4600

2 / 2

1,886

0.0%

1,890

+0.2%

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

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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 Core M-5Y70 is on rank 1171, 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 Core M-5Y70

#1159

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4360%

#1160

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4296%

#1161

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3944%

#1162

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3926%

#1163

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3890%

#1165

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3756%

#1166

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3602%

#1167

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3596%

#1168

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3499%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

99%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

97%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

97%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

96%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

96%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

93%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

91%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core M-5Y70 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron M P4600 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron M P4600	Core M-5Y70
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 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 $281), it costs 95% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1769% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core M-5Y70.

Insight	Celeron M P4600	Core M-5Y70
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1769%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 M-5Y70 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M P4600 and Core M-5Y70

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 M-5Y70

The Core M-5Y70 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,890 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M P4600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core M-5Y70's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron M P4600 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y70 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y70. The Celeron M P4600 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core M-5Y70 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M P4600 scores 1,886 against the Core M-5Y70's 1,890 — a 0.2% lead for the Core M-5Y70. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron M P4600 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y70.

Feature	Celeron M P4600	Core M-5Y70
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.6 GHz+30%
Base Clock	—	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	4 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,886	1,890

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y70 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron M P4600	Core M-5Y70
Socket	PGA988	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Celeron M P4600 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y70 debuted at $281. At current prices ($15 vs $281), the Celeron M P4600 is $266 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M P4600 delivers 125.7 pts/$ vs 6.7 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y70 — making the Celeron M P4600 the 179.7% better value option.