PRO A6-8550B vs Celeron M P4600

Performance Spectrum - CPU

PRO A6-8550B

2 / 2

1,882

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Celeron M P4600

2 / 2

1,886

+0.2%

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 PRO A6-8550B is positioned at rank 523 and the Celeron M P4600 is on rank 836, so the PRO A6-8550B 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 PRO A6-8550B

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8281%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

7825%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5682%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1712%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1356%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1186%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

679%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

670%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

610%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

610%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

604%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

587%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

579%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

577%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

572%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

99%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#523

PRO A6-8550B

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#525

Celeron G1840T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $10

100%

#527

Pentium G4500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $34

99%

#528

Athlon X4 740

MSRP: $71|Avg: $71

99%

#529

Xeon E5-2608L v4

MSRP: $363|Avg: $174

99%

#531

Celeron G1610

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

98%

#532

Core i3-7100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $40

98%

#533

Celeron G1620T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $15

97%

#536

Pentium G4400T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $75

96%

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 PRO A6-8550B leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron M P4600 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	PRO A6-8550B	Celeron M P4600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	PRO A6-8550B	Celeron M P4600
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($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.

PRO A6-8550B Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of PRO A6-8550B and Celeron M P4600

PRO A6-8550B

The PRO A6-8550B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 1,882 points. Launch price was $69.

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

Both the PRO A6-8550B and Celeron M P4600 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the PRO A6-8550B versus 2 GHz on the Celeron M P4600 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the PRO A6-8550B. The PRO A6-8550B uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Celeron M P4600 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A6-8550B scores 1,882 against the Celeron M P4600's 1,886 — a 0.2% lead for the Celeron M P4600.

Feature	PRO A6-8550B	Celeron M P4600
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	4 GHz+100%	2 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	—	2 MB
L2 Cache	1024 kB+100%	512 kB
Process	28 nm-13%	32 nm
Architecture	Godaveri (2014−2016)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,882	1,886

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Memory & Platform

The PRO A6-8550B uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron M P4600 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.