Core i5-2510E vs Celeron M P4600

Core i5-2510E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Celeron M P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2510E

2 / 4

1,884

0.0%

1,886

+0.1%

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 i5-2510E is positioned at rank 1131 and the Celeron M P4600 is on rank 836, so the Celeron M 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 Core i5-2510E

#1119

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3582%

#1120

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3530%

#1121

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3241%

#1122

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3226%

#1123

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3196%

#1125

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3087%

#1126

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2960%

#1127

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2955%

#1128

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2875%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1134

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

94%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

93%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

93%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

93%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

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 Trade-off: The Core i5-2510E leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M P4600 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-2510E	Celeron M P4600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 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 50% cheaper ($15 vs $30) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-2510E	Celeron M P4600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+100%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ 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 i5-2510E Benchmark Check

Celeron M P4600 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2510E and Celeron M P4600

Core i5-2510E

The Core i5-2510E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,884 points. Launch price was $266.

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 i5-2510E packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron M P4600's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-2510E versus 2 GHz on the Celeron M P4600 — a 43.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-2510E. The Core i5-2510E uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Celeron M P4600 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2510E scores 1,884 against the Celeron M P4600's 1,886 — a 0.1% lead for the Celeron M P4600. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2510E vs 2 MB on the Celeron M P4600.

Feature	Core i5-2510E	Celeron M P4600
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+55%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,884	1,886
Geekbench 6 Single	527	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA988 socket with PCIe 2.0.

Feature	Core i5-2510E	Celeron M P4600
Socket	PGA988	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-2510E) / not specified (Celeron M P4600). The Core i5-2510E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Celeron M P4600 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2510E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i5-2510E rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	Core i5-2510E	Celeron M P4600
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 3000	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-2510E launched at $230 MSRP, while the Celeron M P4600 debuted at $86. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Celeron M P4600 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-2510E delivers 62.8 pts/$ vs 125.7 pts/$ for the Celeron M P4600 — making the Celeron M P4600 the 66.8% better value option.