Celeron P4600 vs E2-3000
Celeron P4600
E2-3000
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 E2-3000 is on rank 946, so the E2-3000 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 E2-3000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron P4600 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron P4600 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 E2-3000
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.
E2-3000
The E2-3000 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.65 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 990 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron P4600 and E2-3000 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron P4600 versus 1.65 GHz on the E2-3000 — a 177.1% clock advantage for the E2-3000. The Celeron P4600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the E2-3000 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron P4600 scores 965 against the E2-3000's 990 — a 2.6% lead for the E2-3000. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron P4600 vs 0 kB on the E2-3000.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 0.1 GHz | 1.65 GHz+1550% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1024 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Westmere (2010−2011) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 965 | 990+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the E2-3000 uses FT3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Celeron P4600) / not specified (E2-3000). The Celeron P4600 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the E2-3000 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | E2-3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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