Pentium E2180 vs Celeron P4600

Pentium E2180

65 WW2007

Celeron P4600

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 0.1 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium E2180

938

0.0%

965

+2.9%

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 Pentium E2180 is positioned at rank 976 and the Celeron P4600 is on rank 1050, so the Pentium E2180 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 Pentium E2180

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

27906%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

26369%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

19146%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5768%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4569%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3997%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2289%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2259%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2057%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2057%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2034%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1979%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1951%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1944%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1926%

#976

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

100%

#977

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

100%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

99%

#979

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

98%

#980

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#981

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

98%

#982

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

98%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

97%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

97%

#985

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

96%

#986

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

95%

#987

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

94%

#988

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

94%

#989

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

93%

#990

Pentium Dual-Core E2160

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

93%

#991

Pentium Dual-Core E2210

MSRP: $98|Avg: $15

92%

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 Pentium E2180 in both compute-intensive tasks (2.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium E2180	Celeron P4600
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 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 0% cheaper ($15 vs $15) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium E2180	Celeron P4600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Pentium E2180 Benchmark Check

Celeron P4600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E2180 and Celeron P4600

Pentium E2180

The Pentium E2180 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 938 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

The Celeron P4600 is built on the Westmere (2010−2011) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium E2180 scores 938 against the Celeron P4600's 965 — a 2.8% lead for the Celeron P4600. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium E2180 vs 2 MB on the Celeron P4600.

Feature	Pentium E2180	Celeron P4600
Cores / Threads	—	2 / 2
Boost Clock	—	0.1 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	2 MB+100%
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	—	Westmere (2010−2011)
PassMark	938	965+3%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium E2180 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron P4600 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 800 on the Pentium E2180 versus 1066 on the Celeron P4600 — the Celeron P4600 supports 28.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support.

Feature	Pentium E2180	Celeron P4600
Socket	LGA775	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	800	1066+33%
Max RAM Capacity	8	8
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: false (Pentium E2180) vs true (Celeron P4600). The Celeron P4600 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Pentium E2180 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron P4600 rivals Pentium P6000.

Feature	Pentium E2180	Celeron P4600
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	false	true

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Value Analysis

The Pentium E2180 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Celeron P4600 debuted at $86. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Celeron P4600 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E2180 delivers 62.5 pts/$ vs 64.3 pts/$ for the Celeron P4600 — making the Celeron P4600 the 2.8% better value option.