Core i3-4030U vs Celeron M P4600

CPU

GPU

Core i3-4030U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2014

Celeron M P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4030U

2 / 4

1,876

0.0%

1,886

+0.5%

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 Core i3-4030U is positioned at rank 75 and the Celeron M P4600 is on rank 836, so the Core i3-4030U 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 Core i3-4030U

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

96%

#63

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

235%

#64

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

231%

#65

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

212%

#66

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

211%

#67

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

209%

#69

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

202%

#70

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

194%

#71

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

193%

#72

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

188%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

100%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

97%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M P4600

#824

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1338%

#825

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1318%

#826

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1210%

#827

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1205%

#828

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1194%

#830

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1153%

#831

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1105%

#832

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1104%

#833

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1074%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#837

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron M P4600 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-4030U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-4030U	Celeron M P4600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Celeron M P4600 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 95% cheaper ($15 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-4030U	Celeron M P4600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1783%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ 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.

Core i3-4030U Benchmark Check

Celeron M P4600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4030U and Celeron M P4600

Core i3-4030U

The Core i3-4030U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $281.

Celeron M P4600

The Celeron M P4600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,886 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4030U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron M P4600's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4030U versus 2 GHz on the Celeron M P4600 — a 5.1% clock advantage for the Celeron M P4600. The Core i3-4030U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron M P4600 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4030U scores 1,876 against the Celeron M P4600's 1,886 — a 0.5% lead for the Celeron M P4600. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-4030U vs 2 MB on the Celeron M P4600.

Feature	Core i3-4030U	Celeron M P4600
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	2 GHz+5%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,876	1,886

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4030U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron M P4600 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.