Celeron P4500 vs Celeron P4600

Celeron P4500

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.07 GHz2010

Celeron P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron P4500

2 / 2

905

0.0%

965

+6.6%

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 P4500 is positioned at rank 1064 and the Celeron P4600 is on rank 1050, so the Celeron 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 P4500

#1052

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2789%

#1053

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2748%

#1054

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2523%

#1055

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2511%

#1056

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2488%

#1058

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2403%

#1059

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2304%

#1060

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2300%

#1061

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2239%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

99%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1075

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

97%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron P4600

#1038

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2615%

#1039

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2577%

#1040

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2365%

#1041

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2355%

#1042

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2333%

#1044

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2253%

#1045

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2160%

#1046

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2157%

#1047

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2099%

#1050

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1051

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#1052

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

99%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

98%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

97%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

96%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

96%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

95%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

95%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

95%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

94%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron P4600 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron P4500 in both compute-intensive tasks (6.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron P4500	Celeron P4600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron P4500 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $5 (vs $15), it costs 67% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 181% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Celeron P4600.

Insight	Celeron P4500	Celeron P4600
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+181%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($5)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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 P4500 Benchmark Check

Celeron P4600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron P4500 and Celeron P4600

Celeron P4500

The Celeron P4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron P4600

The Celeron P4600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 965 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron P4500 and Celeron P4600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.07 GHz on the Celeron P4500 versus 0.1 GHz on the Celeron P4600 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Celeron P4600 (base: 1.86 GHz vs 2 GHz). Both are built on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron P4500 scores 905 against the Celeron P4600's 965 — a 6.4% lead for the Celeron P4600. Both processors carry 2 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron P4500	Celeron P4600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.07 GHz	0.1 GHz+43%
Base Clock	1.86 GHz	2 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Westmere (2010−2011)
PassMark	905	965+7%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA988 socket with PCIe 2.0. Both support up to 1066 memory speed. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,QM57 (Celeron P4500) and HM55,HM57,QM57 (Celeron P4600).

Feature	Celeron P4500	Celeron P4600
Socket	PGA988	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1066	1066
Max RAM Capacity	8	8
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Celeron P4500) and Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Celeron P4600) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4500 rivals Pentium P6000; Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000.

Feature	Celeron P4500	Celeron P4600
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	true

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Value Analysis

The Celeron P4500 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron P4600 debuted at $86. At current prices ($5 vs $15), the Celeron P4500 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron P4500 delivers 181.0 pts/$ vs 64.3 pts/$ for the Celeron P4600 — making the Celeron P4500 the 95.1% better value option.