Celeron P4600 vs Core 2 Duo E7200

Celeron P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

Core 2 Duo E7200

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.53 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron P4600

2 / 2

965

0.0%

1,002

+3.8%

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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 Core 2 Duo E7200 is on rank 1040, so the Core 2 Duo E7200 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 Core 2 Duo E7200

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

41396%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

39116%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

28401%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8556%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6777%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5929%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3396%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3351%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3052%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3051%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3017%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2936%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2895%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2883%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2857%

#1039

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

100%

#1040

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

100%

#1042

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

98%

#1043

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

97%

#1044

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

96%

#1045

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

95%

#1046

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

94%

#1047

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

93%

#1048

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

93%

#1049

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

92%

#1050

Core 2 Duo E6320

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

91%

#1051

Core i7-980X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

91%

#1052

Athlon 64 X2 3600+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

90%

#1053

Core 2 Duo E6420

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

90%

#1054

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo E7200 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	Core 2 Duo E7200
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($133)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron P4600 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $133), it costs 89% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 754% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core 2 Duo E7200.

Insight	Celeron P4600	Core 2 Duo E7200
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+754%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($133)

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

Core 2 Duo E7200 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron P4600 and Core 2 Duo E7200

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.

Core 2 Duo E7200

The Core 2 Duo E7200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 3 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,002 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron P4600 and Core 2 Duo E7200 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron P4600 versus 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E7200 — a 184.8% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo E7200 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Celeron P4600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E7200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron P4600 scores 965 against the Core 2 Duo E7200's 1,002 — a 3.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo E7200. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron P4600 vs 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E7200.

Feature	Celeron P4600	Core 2 Duo E7200
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	2.53 GHz+2430%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.53 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	3 MB (total)+500%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Wolfdale (2008−2010)
PassMark	965	1,002+4%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	368
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	666

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo E7200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron P4600 versus DDR2-800 on the Core 2 Duo E7200 — the Celeron P4600 supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. 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 P35,G33,G41,P45 (Core 2 Duo E7200).

Feature	Celeron P4600	Core 2 Duo E7200
Socket	PGA988	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1066+53200%	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	8	8 GB+104857500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Core 2 Duo E7200 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: true (Celeron P4600) vs VT-x (Core 2 Duo E7200). The Celeron P4600 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Core 2 Duo E7200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo E7200 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000; Core 2 Duo E7200 rivals Athlon II X2 245.

Feature	Celeron P4600	Core 2 Duo E7200
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)	None
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	VT-x
Target Use	—	Legacy Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Celeron P4600 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E7200 debuted at $133. At current prices ($15 vs $133), the Celeron P4600 is $118 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron P4600 delivers 64.3 pts/$ vs 7.5 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E7200 — making the Celeron P4600 the 158.1% better value option.