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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Celeron M P4600

#39

Pentium P6300

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134%

#40

Pentium 967

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130%

#41

Celeron M 575

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127%

#42

Core i7-4900MQ

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122%

#43

Atom x5-Z8300

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117%

#44

Ryzen 5 8500G

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114%

#45

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

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112%

#46

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

111%

#47

Pentium P6100

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109%

#48

Core 2 Duo U7700

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106%

#49

Ryzen 3 210

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106%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

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104%

#51

Core 2 Quad Q9100

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103%

#52

FX-7500

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102%

#53

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

101%

#54

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#55

Celeron 887

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100%

#56

Ryzen 5 220

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99%

#57

Athlon 64 TF-20

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99%

#58

Athlon Neo X2 L325

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98%

#59

Pentium 997

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97%

#60

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#61

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

96%

#62

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

96%

#63

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

95%

#64

Athlon II M320

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95%

#65

Athlon II Neo K345

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95%

#66

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#67

Celeron U3400

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91%

#68

Pentium Dual Core T4200

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91%

#69

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

91%

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Celeron M P4600 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Celeron M P4600 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M P4600 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture, manufactured on a 32 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 2 MB of L3 cache, plus 512 kB of L2 cache and 128 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,886, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Celeron M P4600
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Arrandale (2010−2011)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	32 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	2 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	512 kB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	128 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	81+114 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	382+177 Million
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	2500 MHz
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	90 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,886

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M P4600 fits into the PGA988 socket and supports PCIe 2.0.

Specification	Celeron M P4600
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Celeron M
SocketMotherboard socket required	PGA988
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0

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Power & Cooling

The Celeron M P4600 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 512 kB + 2 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Celeron M P4600
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	512 kB + 2 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	90 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $15 (MSRP: $86), the Celeron M P4600 delivers 126 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3119 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Celeron M P4600
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$86
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$15
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$86
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3119
Release DateLaunch date	1 October 2010 (15 years ago)
Release Year	2010
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

3 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	Intel Celeron M
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$86
Release Date	1 October 2010 (15 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Arrandale (2010−2011)
Performance Ranking Position	3119

Technical Specifications

13 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
Die Size	81+114 mm2
L1 Cache	128 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB
L3 Cache	2 MB
Bus Speed	2500 MHz
Max Frequency	2 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Transistor Count	382+177 Million
Process Technology	32 nm
Max Core Temperature	90 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-