Celeron T3100 vs Celeron P4600
Celeron T3100
Celeron P4600
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 T3100 is positioned at rank 970 and the Celeron P4600 is on rank 1050, so the Celeron T3100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron T3100
Performance Per Dollar Celeron P4600
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron T3100 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Westmere (2010−2011) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron T3100 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+322%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($62) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 T3100 and Celeron P4600
Celeron T3100
The Celeron T3100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 945 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.
Processing Power
The Celeron P4600 is built on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron T3100 scores 945 against the Celeron P4600's 965 — a 2.1% lead for the Celeron P4600. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron T3100 vs 2 MB on the Celeron P4600.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 0.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 32 nm-29% |
| Architecture | — | Westmere (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 945 | 965+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 350 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 650 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron T3100 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron P4600 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-800 on the Celeron T3100 versus 1066 on the Celeron P4600 — the Celeron P4600 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Celeron T3100) vs 16 (Celeron P4600) — the Celeron P4600 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron T3100) and HM55,HM57,QM57 (Celeron P4600).
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-800 | 1066+35433% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+104857500% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Celeron T3100) vs true (Celeron P4600). The Celeron P4600 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Celeron T3100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron T3100 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | true |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron T3100 launched at $62 MSRP, while the Celeron P4600 debuted at $86. At current prices ($62 vs $15), the Celeron P4600 is $47 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron T3100 delivers 15.2 pts/$ vs 64.3 pts/$ for the Celeron P4600 — making the Celeron P4600 the 123.4% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron T3100 | Celeron P4600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $62-28% | $86 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $62 | $15-76% |
| Performance per Dollar | 15.2 | 64.3+323% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2010 |
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