Celeron T3000 vs Celeron P4600

Celeron T3000

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2009

Celeron P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron T3000

905

0.0%

965

+6.6%

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 T3000 is positioned at rank 1188 and the Celeron P4600 is on rank 1050, so the Celeron P4600 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 T3000

#1176

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4866%

#1177

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4794%

#1178

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4401%

#1179

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4381%

#1180

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4341%

#1182

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4192%

#1183

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4020%

#1184

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4013%

#1185

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3905%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

100%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

100%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

97%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

93%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

93%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

89%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

88%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

87%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron P4600 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron T3000 in both compute-intensive tasks (6.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron T3000	Celeron P4600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($54)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron P4600 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 72% cheaper ($15 vs $54) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Celeron T3000	Celeron P4600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+284%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($54)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 T3000 Benchmark Check

Celeron P4600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron T3000 and Celeron P4600

Celeron T3000

The Celeron T3000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 905 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron T3000 and Celeron P4600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. The Celeron P4600 is built on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3000 scores 905 against the Celeron P4600's 965 — a 6.4% lead for the Celeron P4600. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T3000 vs 2 MB on the Celeron P4600.

Feature	Celeron T3000	Celeron P4600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	0.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	2 MB+100%
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	—	Westmere (2010−2011)
PassMark	905	965+7%

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron T3000 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron P4600 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron T3000	Celeron P4600
Socket	PGA478	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron T3000) / true (Celeron P4600). The Celeron P4600 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Celeron T3000 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000.

Feature	Celeron T3000	Celeron P4600
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	true

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Value Analysis

The Celeron T3000 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Celeron P4600 debuted at $86. At current prices ($54 vs $15), the Celeron P4600 is $39 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3000 delivers 16.8 pts/$ vs 64.3 pts/$ for the Celeron P4600 — making the Celeron P4600 the 117.3% better value option.