Celeron N2806 vs Athlon 64 X2 4600+

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon 64 X2 4600+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.45
+45.2%
Celeron N2806
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 4 Watt
0.31

Athlon 64 X2 4600+ outperforms Celeron N2806 by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Celeron N2806 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking29433107
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Series2x Athlon 64 (Desktop)Intel Celeron
Power efficiency0.667.33
Architecture codenameWindsor (2006−2007)Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Release dateno data1 December 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$350$107

Detailed specifications

Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Celeron N2806 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speedno data1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate1000 MHzno data
L1 cache256K56K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography90 nm22 nm
Die size220 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors154 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Celeron N2806 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
Socket939FCBGA1170
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt4.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Celeron N2806. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Smart Connectno data+
RSTno data-

Security technologies

Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Celeron N2806 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

EDBno data+
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Celeron N2806 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data-
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Celeron N2806. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data4 GB
Max memory channelsno data1

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series
Graphics max frequencyno data756 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Celeron N2806 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon 64 X2 (Desktop) 4600+ and Celeron N2806.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data4
USB revisionno data3.0 and 2.0
Total number of SATA portsno data2
Number of USB portsno data5

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 0.45
+45.2%
Celeron N2806 0.31

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 720
+47.2%
Celeron N2806 489

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.45 0.31
Chip lithography 90 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 4 Watt

Athlon 64 X2 4600+ has a 45.2% higher aggregate performance score.

Celeron N2806, on the other hand, has a 309.1% more advanced lithography process, and 1525% lower power consumption.

The Athlon 64 X2 4600+ is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron N2806 in performance tests.

Note that Athlon 64 X2 4600+ is a desktop processor while Celeron N2806 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon 64 X2 4600+ and Celeron N2806, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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