Celeron P4600 vs Core 2 Duo T9400

CPU

GPU

Celeron P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

Core 2 Duo T9400

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.53 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron P4600

2 / 2

965

0.0%

1,004

+4.0%

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 Core 2 Duo T9400 is on rank 796, so the Core 2 Duo T9400 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 T9400

#784

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1198%

#785

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1180%

#786

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1084%

#787

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1079%

#788

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1069%

#790

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1032%

#791

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

990%

#792

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

988%

#793

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

962%

#796

Core 2 Duo T9400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

99%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

98%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#811

Celeron B710

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core 2 Duo T9400 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron P4600 in both compute-intensive tasks (4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron P4600	Core 2 Duo T9400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron P4600	Core 2 Duo T9400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 T9400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron P4600 and Core 2 Duo T9400

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 T9400

The Core 2 Duo T9400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 July 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,004 points. Launch price was $316.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron P4600 and Core 2 Duo T9400 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 T9400 — a 184.8% clock advantage for the Core 2 Duo T9400 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Celeron P4600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo T9400 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron P4600 scores 965 against the Core 2 Duo T9400's 1,004 — a 4% lead for the Core 2 Duo T9400. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron P4600 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo T9400.

Feature	Celeron P4600	Core 2 Duo T9400
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	6 MB L2 Cache+200%
L2 Cache	512 kB	6 MB+1100%
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	965	1,004+4%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	320

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo T9400 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron P4600 versus DDR3-1066 on the Core 2 Duo T9400 — the Celeron P4600 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,QM57 (Celeron P4600) and GM45,PM45 (Core 2 Duo T9400).

Feature	Celeron P4600	Core 2 Duo T9400
Socket	PGA988	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1066+35433%	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Celeron P4600) vs VT-x (Core 2 Duo T9400). The Celeron P4600 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Core 2 Duo T9400 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Duo T9400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000; Core 2 Duo T9400 rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.