CPU
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Celeron P4600
Athlon X2 BE-2300
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 Athlon X2 BE-2300 is on rank 1011, so the Athlon X2 BE-2300 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 Athlon X2 BE-2300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron P4600 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Brisbane (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron P4600 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+469%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
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 Athlon X2 BE-2300
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.
Athlon X2 BE-2300
The Athlon X2 BE-2300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Brisbane (2007−2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron P4600 and Athlon X2 BE-2300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron P4600 versus 1.9 GHz on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 — a 180% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 BE-2300. The Celeron P4600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses Brisbane (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron P4600 scores 965 against the Athlon X2 BE-2300's 905 — a 6.4% lead for the Celeron P4600. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron P4600 vs 0 kB on the Athlon X2 BE-2300.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.1 GHz | 1.9 GHz+1800% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere (2010−2011) | Brisbane (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 965+7% | 905 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 uses AM2 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron P4600 versus DDR2-800 on the Athlon X2 BE-2300 — the Celeron P4600 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon X2 BE-2300 supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron P4600) vs 0 (Athlon X2 BE-2300) — the Celeron P4600 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,QM57 (Celeron P4600) and AMD AM2 (Athlon X2 BE-2300).
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+53200% | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 16 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron P4600) / not specified (Athlon X2 BE-2300). The Celeron P4600 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron P4600 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Athlon X2 BE-2300 debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $80), the Celeron P4600 is $65 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron P4600 delivers 64.3 pts/$ vs 11.3 pts/$ for the Athlon X2 BE-2300 — making the Celeron P4600 the 140.2% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | Athlon X2 BE-2300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86-14% | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-81% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.3+469% | 11.3 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2007 |
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