Celeron P4600
VS
Celeron P4505

Celeron P4600 vs Celeron P4505

Intel

Celeron P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010
VS
Intel

Celeron P4505

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.07 GHz2010

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 Celeron P4505 is on rank 1059, 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 Celeron P4505

#1046
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
2750%
#1047
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
2709%
#1048
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
2487%
#1049
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
2476%
#1050
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
2453%
#1052
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
2369%
#1053
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
2272%
#1054
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
2268%
#1055
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
2207%
#1058
Pentium Dual Core T2370
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
100%
#1059
Celeron P4505
MSRP: $86|Avg: $86
100%
#1060
Pentium T4200
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
100%
#1061
Core i7-2720QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
100%
#1062
Pentium 2020M
MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A
99%
#1063
Celeron P4500
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
99%
#1064
Pentium Dual Core SU4100
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
99%
#1065
Processor N50
MSRP: $128|Avg: $120
98%
#1066
Athlon II N350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
98%
#1067
Celeron N3350
MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A
97%
#1069
Core i7-2675QM
MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A
97%
#1070
A9-9410
MSRP: $150|Avg: $25
97%
#1072
A8 Pro-7150B
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
96%
#1073
A9-9420
MSRP: $150|Avg: $30
96%
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 P4505 in both compute-intensive tasks (5% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron P4600Celeron P4505
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($15)
⚠️ Higher cost ($86)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron P4600 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 83% cheaper ($15 vs $86) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightCeleron P4600Celeron P4505
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+503%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️ Higher cost ($86)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron P4600 and Celeron P4505

Intel

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.

Intel

Celeron P4505

The Celeron P4505 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: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 918 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron P4600 and Celeron P4505 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron P4600 versus 0.07 GHz on the Celeron P4505 — a 35.3% clock advantage for the Celeron P4600 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). Both are built on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture using a 32 nm process. In PassMark, the Celeron P4600 scores 965 against the Celeron P4505's 918 — a 5% lead for the Celeron P4600. Both processors carry 2 MB of L3 cache.

FeatureCeleron P4600Celeron P4505
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
2 / 2
Boost Clock
0.1 GHz+43%
0.07 GHz
Base Clock
2 GHz+8%
1.86 GHz
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
965+5%
918
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron P4505 uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. 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 P4600) and HM55,HM57,QM57 (Celeron P4505).

FeatureCeleron P4600Celeron P4505
Socket
PGA988
BGA1288
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
🔧

Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Celeron P4600) and Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Celeron P4505) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000; Celeron P4505 rivals Pentium P6000.

FeatureCeleron P4600Celeron P4505
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 P4600 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Celeron P4505 debuted at $86. At current prices ($15 vs $86), the Celeron P4600 is $71 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron P4600 delivers 64.3 pts/$ vs 10.7 pts/$ for the Celeron P4505 — making the Celeron P4600 the 143.1% better value option.

FeatureCeleron P4600Celeron P4505
MSRP
$86
$86
Avg Price (30d)
$15-83%
$86
Performance per Dollar
64.3+501%
10.7
Release Date
2010
2010