Celeron G460

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Celeron G460

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Celeron G460 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,075 Rank: 1828
Rank Name Score Visual
1824 Core 2 Duo E4600 4,076
+0%
1825 Pentium P6000 4,076
+0%
1826 A6-6310 4,076
+0%
1827 Celeron E1400 4,075
+0%
1828 Celeron G460 4,075
1829 Intel Core i3-350M 4,074
+-0%
1830 Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 4,074
+-0%
1831 Athlon II X2 235e 4,073
+-0%
1832 Turion II Mobile M500 4,072
-0.1%
1833 Athlon II P320 4,071
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Celeron G460 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,271 Rank: 1849
Rank Name Score Visual
1845 Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 4,272
+0%
1846 Core i5-2520M 4,271
+0%
1847 Pentium T4200 4,271
+0%
1848 Celeron N2806 4,271
+0%
1849 Celeron G460 4,271
1850 A6-4400M 4,269
+-0%
1851 Celeron N2810 4,269
+-0%
1852 Phenom X4 9500 4,269
+-0%
1853 Athlon X2 BE-2300 4,269
+-0%
1854 Phenom II X4 945 4,268
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Celeron G460 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,944 Rank: 1804
Rank Name Score Visual
1800 Intel Core i3-330M 3,946
+0.1%
1801 Celeron 900 3,946
+0.1%
1802 Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 3,946
+0.1%
1803 A6-3430MX 3,945
+0%
1804 Celeron G460 3,944
1805 A4-4300M 3,943
+-0%
1806 Celeron B815 3,942
-0.1%
1807 A10-5745M 3,942
-0.1%
1808 Athlon II P320 3,942
-0.1%
1809 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 3,940
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Celeron G460 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,469 Rank: 1699
Rank Name Score Visual
1695 Celeron 847 4,470
+0%
1696 Celeron N2840 4,470
+0%
1697 E2-3000M 4,469
+0%
1698 Celeron N2830 4,469
+0%
1699 Celeron G460 4,469
1700 Celeron N3060 4,468
+-0%
1701 Celeron N3010 4,467
+-0%
1702 Celeron N3000 4,467
+-0%
1703 E1-7010 4,467
+-0%
1704 E1-2500 4,467
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Celeron G460 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,433 Rank: 1721
Rank Name Score Visual
1717 Celeron 847E 4,434
+0%
1718 Sempron 140 4,434
+0%
1719 Pentium SU4100 4,434
+0%
1720 E2-1800 4,433
+0%
1721 Celeron G460 4,433
1722 Celeron 857 4,432
+-0%
1723 E1-7010 4,432
+-0%
1724 E-450 4,432
+-0%
1725 Atom D525 4,432
+-0%
1726 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,431
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Celeron G460 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,453 Rank: 1694
Rank Name Score Visual
1690 A4-3330MX 4,454
+0%
1691 Xeon 5160 4,454
+0%
1692 Celeron E3400 4,453
+0%
1693 Pentium T4500 4,453
+0%
1694 Celeron G460 4,453
1695 Celeron E3500 4,453
+0%
1696 Xeon 5150 4,453
+0%
1697 Celeron E3300 4,452
+-0%
1698 Pentium T4400 4,452
+-0%
1699 Celeron E1400 4,452
+-0%

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Celeron G460 Details

Built on Intel's Sandy Bridge microarchitecture and fabricated on a 32 nm process, the Celeron G460 is a legacy desktop processor that was released in December 2011. With a single core and no simultaneous multithreading support, it represents a basic entry-level CPU from an era when integrated graphics were becoming a standard feature in low-power systems. Despite its age, the processor remains notable for its relatively low power consumption, operating at just 35 W TDP, which makes it suitable for compact or energy-efficient builds. The Celeron G460 uses the Socket 1155 platform and supports DDR3 memory in a dual-channel configuration, allowing for modest memory bandwidth and system responsiveness.

The processor operates at a base clock frequency of 1.8 GHz, with a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking. It features 1.5 MB of L3 cache, a common design for Sandy Bridge-based Celeron variants, and includes Intel's integrated HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) for basic display output. The GPU supports up to two displays and runs at a frequency tied to the processor's clock, though exact max frequency figures are not provided. This makes the G460 a viable option for light multimedia tasks, web browsing, and office applications, but it lacks the power for modern gaming or intensive content creation.

In terms of supported technologies, the Celeron G460 includes a wide range of instruction sets such as SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, and AES-NI, which enhance performance in multimedia, encryption, and data processing workloads. It also supports hardware virtualization via Intel VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient use of virtual machines, though the single-core design limits its scalability. The processor supports features like EIST for dynamic frequency scaling and Turbo Boost 2.0, although the latter is ineffective due to the lack of multi-core headroom.

Benchmark data reveals that the Celeron G460 holds a multicore score of 4271, placing it at #1846 out of 2060 processors, with single-core and overall scores of 3944 and 4075, respectively. These results place it behind several contemporary and older processors in the same tier, such as the Athlon X2 5600+ and Core i3-3110M, indicating that it is outperformed by many modern and even mid-tier CPUs. In the broader context of today’s computing landscape, the G460 is significantly slower than current top-tier processors, with even entry-level modern CPUs like the Ryzen 5 9600X outperforming it by over 1,000 points in multicore performance.

As of March 2026, the Celeron G460 serves as a nostalgic relic of early 2010s desktop computing. While its low power draw and socket compatibility may make it a viable upgrade option for very basic systems, its performance is no longer competitive for mainstream use. It is best suited for legacy systems, retro builds, or as a secondary processor in non-demanding environments where energy efficiency and cost are prioritized over raw performance.
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Intel Celeron G460

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Celeron G460
Cores: 1
Threads: 1
Base Frequency: 1800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 18x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: Socket 1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 131 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT AVX-512 AVX512F AVX512CD AVX512BW AVX512DQ AVX512VL TSX VMD NM KPT PTT MBE Ctrl DL Boost AVX512_VNNI
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