Celeron P4600 vs A4-1350
Celeron P4600
A4-1350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 P4600 is positioned at rank 1050 and the A4-1350 is on rank 972, so the A4-1350 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron P4600
Performance Per Dollar A4-1350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron P4600 | A4-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron P4600 | A4-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron P4600 and A4-1350
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.
A4-1350
The A4-1350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 911 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Celeron P4600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the A4-1350 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A4-1350 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron P4600 versus 1 GHz on the A4-1350 — a 163.6% clock advantage for the A4-1350. The Celeron P4600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A4-1350 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron P4600 scores 965 against the A4-1350's 911 — a 5.8% lead for the Celeron P4600. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron P4600 vs 0 kB on the A4-1350.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | A4-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.1 GHz | 1 GHz+900% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere (2010−2011) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 965+6% | 911 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 136 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A4-1350 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron P4600 versus DDR3L-1066 on the A4-1350 — the Celeron P4600 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron P4600) vs 1 (A4-1350). PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron P4600) vs 8 (A4-1350) — the Celeron P4600 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | A4-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+35433% | DDR3L-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron P4600) vs AMD-V (A4-1350). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Celeron P4600) and Radeon HD 8210 (A4-1350) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-1350 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000; A4-1350 rivals Atom Z3740.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | A4-1350 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | Radeon HD 8210 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Tablet |
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