Celeron P4600 vs Pentium E2180
Celeron P4600
Pentium E2180
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 Pentium E2180 is on rank 976, so the Pentium E2180 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 Pentium E2180
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron P4600 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron P4600 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Pentium E2180
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.
Pentium E2180
The Pentium E2180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 938 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron P4600 is built on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron P4600 scores 965 against the Pentium E2180's 938 — a 2.8% lead for the Celeron P4600. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron P4600 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2180.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | — |
| Boost Clock | 0.1 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 32 nm-51% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Westmere (2010−2011) | — |
| PassMark | 965+3% | 938 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium E2180 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron P4600 versus 800 on the Pentium E2180 — the Celeron P4600 supports 28.5% 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.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066+33% | 800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Celeron P4600) vs false (Pentium E2180). The Celeron P4600 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Pentium E2180 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | false |
Value Analysis
The Celeron P4600 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Pentium E2180 debuted at $84. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Pentium E2180 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron P4600 delivers 64.3 pts/$ vs 62.5 pts/$ for the Pentium E2180 — making the Celeron P4600 the 2.8% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron P4600 | Pentium E2180 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $86 | $84-2% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.3+3% | 62.5 |
| Release Date | 2010 | 2007 |
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