Celeron P4600 vs Ryzen 9 7950X3D

Celeron P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

16 Cores32 Thrd120 WWMax: 5.7 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron P4600

2 / 2

965

0.0%

62,323

+6358.3%

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen 9 7900

Ryzen AI Max+ 395

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7985WX

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. The Celeron P4600 is positioned at rank #1050 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 Ryzen 9 7950X3D

#87

Core i5-12490F

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

106%

#88

Ryzen 5 5600GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $150

106%

#89

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

105%

#90

Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

105%

#91

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

104%

#92

Ryzen 5 8600G

MSRP: $229|Avg: $190

104%

#93

Core i7-13700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

102%

#94

Ryzen 7 9700X

MSRP: $359|Avg: $285

102%

#95

Ryzen 9 7900

MSRP: $429|Avg: $370

102%

#96

Core Ultra 5 235T

MSRP: $247|Avg: $247

101%

#97

Ryzen 9 5950X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $350

101%

#98

Ryzen 9 7900X3D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $389

101%

#99

Core i5-14400F

MSRP: $196|Avg: $199

101%

#100

Core i5-14400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $197

100%

#101

Core i5-13400

MSRP: $221|Avg: $185

100%

#102

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $486

100%

#103

Core i5-11600

MSRP: $213|Avg: $140

100%

#104

Ryzen 5 PRO 5650G

MSRP: $259|Avg: $160

100%

#105

Core i9-12900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $322

100%

#106

Ryzen 7 5800XT

MSRP: $249|Avg: $219

100%

#107

Core i5-10400F

MSRP: $160|Avg: $102

100%

#108

Core i9-12900KF

MSRP: $564|Avg: $320

100%

#109

Ryzen 5 PRO 4650GE

MSRP: $209|Avg: $120

100%

#110

Ryzen 5 4600GE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $125

99%

#111

Core i5-10500T

MSRP: $226|Avg: $80

99%

#112

Core i5-14600

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

99%

#113

Core i7-14700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $330

98%

#114

Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G

MSRP: $89|Avg: $52

97%

#115

Core i9-14900K

MSRP: $589|Avg: $469

97%

#116

Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE

MSRP: $146|Avg: $146

97%

#117

Core i7-13790F

MSRP: $392|Avg: $350

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 9 7950X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron P4600	Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($486)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron P4600 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron P4600	Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+99%)
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($486)

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

Ryzen 9 7950X3D Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron P4600 and Ryzen 9 7950X3D

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.

Ryzen 9 7950X3D

The Ryzen 9 7950X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 16 cores and 32 threads. Base frequency is 4.2 GHz, with boost up to 5.7 GHz. L3 cache: 128 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 62,323 points. Launch price was $699.

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Processing Power

The Celeron P4600 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 16 cores / 32 threads — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has 14 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.1 GHz on the Celeron P4600 versus 5.7 GHz on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — a 193.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D (base: 2 GHz vs 4.2 GHz). The Celeron P4600 uses the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron P4600 scores 965 against the Ryzen 9 7950X3D's 62,323 — a 193.9% lead for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron P4600 vs 128 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Feature	Celeron P4600	Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	16 / 32+700%
Boost Clock	0.1 GHz	5.7 GHz+5600%
Base Clock	2 GHz	4.2 GHz+110%
L3 Cache	2 MB	128 MB (total)+6300%
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	5 nm, 6 nm-84%
Architecture	Westmere (2010−2011)	Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark	965	62,323+6358%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	38,581
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,926
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	19,643

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Celeron P4600 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1066 on the Celeron P4600 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — the Celeron P4600 supports 198.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Celeron P4600) vs 28 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) — the Ryzen 9 7950X3D offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM55,HM57,QM57 (Celeron P4600) and AMD X670E,AMD X670,AMD B650E,AMD B650 (Ryzen 9 7950X3D).

Feature	Celeron P4600	Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Socket	PGA988	AM5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 5.0+150%
Max RAM Speed	1066+21220%	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	8	128 GB+1677721500%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	28+75%

🔧

Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 9 7950X3D has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 9 7950X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Both support true virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) (Celeron P4600) and Radeon Graphics (Ryzen 9 7950X3D) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000; Ryzen 9 7950X3D rivals Core i9-13900K.

Feature	Celeron P4600	Ryzen 9 7950X3D
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)	Radeon Graphics
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	true	true

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Value Analysis

The Celeron P4600 launched at $86 MSRP, while the Ryzen 9 7950X3D debuted at $699. At current prices ($15 vs $486), the Celeron P4600 is $471 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron P4600 delivers 64.3 pts/$ vs 128.2 pts/$ for the Ryzen 9 7950X3D — making the Ryzen 9 7950X3D the 66.4% better value option.