Intel Celeron G460

The Intel Celeron G460 is a desktop processor from Intel's Sandy Bridge generation, released on 2011-12-11. It contains 1 core and 1 thread, runs at a fixed 1800 MHz base clock with no boost capability, and carries a 35 W TDP. The database records no benchmark scores for this part, and its percentile placement among all CPUs is 50, with an average benchmark score of 0.

How It Compares

The nearestRivals field in the data set is empty, so no direct rival comparison entries are available for the G460. This absence means the database offers no named competitor, no score deltas, and no percentage differences to reference. The only positional signal is the 50th percentile ranking, which places the processor at the exact midpoint of all CPUs tracked in the database — though that ranking is not supported by any measured benchmark result, as the average benchmark score is 0.

Because no rival data exists, the G460's competitive standing must be inferred from its own specification sheet rather than from head-to-head results. The single core, single thread, and 1800 MHz fixed clock define a part that occupies the lowest tier of the Sandy Bridge desktop lineup. The 1.5 MB L3 cache and 256 KB L2 cache are small by any standard, and the absence of a boost clock means there is no headroom for transient performance increases.

The 50th percentile placement is notable only as a database artifact: with an empty benchmarks array and an average score of 0, the percentile likely reflects the part's inclusion in the database rather than any computed performance. Readers should treat the percentile as a neutral placeholder, not as evidence of competitive standing. No rival percentage deltas can be stated because the data set provides none.

Power and Thermals

The G460 has a TDP of 35 W, which classifies it as a low-power desktop processor. This figure, combined with the fixed 1800 MHz clock and the absence of a boost state, implies that power draw remains constant under sustained load — there is no turbo behavior to create transient thermal spikes. A basic air cooler with a modest heatsink is sufficient for this thermal envelope; the data does not specify cooler dimensions, so no size recommendation can be made.

The 32 nm process node, 504 million transistor count, and 131 mm² die size provide additional thermal context. A 32 nm planar process at this transistor density, running a single active core at 1.8 GHz, produces limited heat per unit area. The locked multiplier further restricts overclocking, so the 35 W TDP is effectively a ceiling for any user. The end-of-life production status means the part is no longer manufactured, but its thermal characteristics remain relevant for systems that still use it.

The socket is Intel Socket 1155, which was common for Sandy Bridge desktop parts. The integrated graphics, Intel HD (Sandy Bridge), share the die with the CPU, so the 35 W TDP covers both the compute cores and the graphics block. For a system builder, this means no separate cooling consideration for the GPU portion is required beyond the CPU cooler.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

With 1 core and 1 thread, the G460 has no multi-threading capability whatsoever. There is no hyper-threading, no extra logical cores, and no boost clock to temporarily raise the 1800 MHz base frequency. Consequently, single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads encounter the exact same execution resource: one physical core processing one instruction stream. The distinction between single-thread and multi-thread behavior collapses entirely for this part.

The memory subsystem consists of DDR3 support with a dual-channel bus, but the single core means memory bandwidth demand is low. The L1 cache is 64 KB, the L2 cache is 256 KB, and the L3 cache is 1.5 MB — all sized for a single-core design. In practice, a workload that scales across threads will see no benefit, because the operating system can only schedule one thread at a time. Applications that rely on a single thread will run at the fixed 1.8 GHz rate, with no turbo headroom to accelerate short bursts.

The lack of a boost clock is the defining feature of this split. Many processors offer a higher single-core turbo for lightly threaded work; the G460 offers none. Therefore, any task that is latency-sensitive on a single thread will run at the base 1800 MHz and no faster. Multi-threaded workloads, meanwhile, cannot use more than one thread, so the effective throughput is identical to the single-thread case.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the Intel Celeron G460 have?

A: It has 1 core and 1 thread, with no hyper-threading.

Q: What is the base clock speed and does it have a boost clock?

A: The base clock is 1800 MHz, and the boost clock field is null — there is no boost capability.

Q: What is the TDP of the G460?

A: The TDP is 35 W.

Q: What memory does the G460 support?

A: It supports DDR3 memory on a dual-channel bus, and ECC memory is not supported.

Q: Does the G460 include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) integrated graphics.

Q: What is the production status and release date?

A: The production status is end-of-life, and the release date is 2011-12-11.

Q: What socket does the G460 use?

A: It uses Intel Socket 1155.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmarks array for the G460 is empty, and the average benchmark score is 0. This means there are no recorded performance measurements to analyze, and no percentage deltas can be computed against any rival — the nearestRivals list is also empty, so no comparison data exists at all. The only quantitative performance indicator is the percentile field, which reads 50, placing the part at the median of all CPUs in the database. However, with a zero average score and no benchmark entries, this percentile cannot be interpreted as a measured performance result.

Given the absence of scores, the data cannot show whether the G460 is ahead of or behind any other processor. There are no multi-core or single-core scores to compare, no geometric means, and no deltaPct values. The specification sheet offers the only performance-relevant numbers: a 1800 MHz base clock, 1.5 MB L3 cache, and 64 KB L1 / 256 KB L2 caches. These figures indicate a part designed for basic computational tasks rather than competitive throughput.

The 50th percentile is a database-level placement that, in the absence of benchmark data, should be read as a default value rather than a measured outcome. For any workload analysis, the G460's performance is defined entirely by its single 1.8 GHz core and its small cache hierarchy. The data set provides no evidence to support claims of superiority or inferiority relative to other CPUs.

Who Should Consider It

The G460 is suited to workloads that require only a single thread and minimal power draw. Its 35 W TDP and fixed 1800 MHz clock make it a candidate for low-power desktop systems where sustained performance is not the priority. The integrated Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) graphics provide display output without a discrete GPU, which is useful for basic office tasks, document editing, and light web browsing — though the data does not specify any workload-specific scores to confirm this.

Users with multi-threaded creation workloads, such as video rendering or 3D modeling, should not consider this part, because the single core and single thread cannot parallelize work. Similarly, gaming is not supported by the data: the integrated graphics are of the Sandy Bridge generation, and no gaming benchmarks exist in the pack. The 1.5 MB L3 cache and DDR3 dual-channel memory support are adequate for simple tasks but offer no headroom for memory-intensive applications.

The end-of-life production status and 2011-12-11 release date indicate this is a legacy part, not a current purchase option. For anyone maintaining an existing Socket 1155 system, the G460's 35 W TDP and locked multiplier make it a predictable, low-heat drop-in replacement for basic use. The PCIe Gen 3, 16 lanes (CPU only) provide standard expansion capability, but the single core remains the limiting factor. In summary, the data supports using the G460 for lightweight, single-threaded, low-power desktop scenarios — and nothing more.