Celeron P4600 vs A6-7000

Celeron P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

A6-7000

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron P4600

2 / 2

965

0.0%

1,002

+3.8%

Mobile Athlon 64 3400+

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 A6-7000 is on rank 1081, 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 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 Per Dollar A6-7000

#1069

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2928%

#1070

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2885%

#1071

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2649%

#1072

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2637%

#1073

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2613%

#1075

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2523%

#1076

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2419%

#1077

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2415%

#1078

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2350%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

100%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

99%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

96%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

95%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

95%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A6-7000 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron P4600 in both compute-intensive tasks (3.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron P4600	A6-7000
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the A6-7000 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($15 vs $15) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron P4600	A6-7000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+4%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 P4600 Benchmark Check

A6-7000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron P4600 and A6-7000

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.

A6-7000

The A6-7000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $70.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron P4600 and A6-7000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron P4600 versus 3 GHz on the A6-7000 — a 187.1% clock advantage for the A6-7000 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Celeron P4600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the A6-7000 uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron P4600 scores 965 against the A6-7000's 1,002 — a 3.8% lead for the A6-7000.

Feature	Celeron P4600	A6-7000
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	3 GHz+2900%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	2 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	1024 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	28 nm-13%
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Kaveri (2014−2015)
PassMark	965	1,002+4%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the A6-7000 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron P4600 versus 1600 on the A6-7000 — the A6-7000 supports 40.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-7000 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron P4600) vs 1 (A6-7000). Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,QM57 (Celeron P4600) and FP3 (A6-7000).

Feature	Celeron P4600	A6-7000
Socket	PGA988	FT3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1066	1600+50%
Max RAM Capacity	8	16+100%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
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 P4600) and Radeon R4 Graphics (A6-7000) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000; A6-7000 rivals Pentium 3556U.

Feature	Celeron P4600	A6-7000
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)	Radeon R4 Graphics
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	true

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Value Analysis

The Celeron P4600 launched at $86 MSRP, while the A6-7000 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the A6-7000 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron P4600 delivers 64.3 pts/$ vs 66.8 pts/$ for the A6-7000 — making the A6-7000 the 3.8% better value option.