CPU
GPU
Core i7-4600U
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
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 Core i7-4600U is positioned at rank 753 and the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is on rank 638, so the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4600U
Performance Per Dollar Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4600U | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Merom-2M (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4600U | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 Core i7-4600U and Celeron Dual-Core T1400
Core i7-4600U
The Core i7-4600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,720 points. Launch price was $398.
Celeron Dual-Core T1400
The Celeron Dual-Core T1400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Merom-2M (2008) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.73 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,725 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4600U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron Dual-Core T1400's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4600U versus 1.73 GHz on the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 — a 62.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-4600U. The Core i7-4600U uses the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses Merom-2M (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4600U scores 2,720 against the Celeron Dual-Core T1400's 2,725 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron Dual-Core T1400.
| Feature | Core i7-4600U | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+91% | 1.73 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB+100% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell-ULT (2013) | Merom-2M (2008) |
| PassMark | 2,720 | 2,725 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4600U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron Dual-Core T1400 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4600U | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4600U) / No (Celeron Dual-Core T1400). Primary use case: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron Dual-Core T1400 rivals Pentium T2370.
| Feature | Core i7-4600U | Celeron Dual-Core T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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