Pentium G4600 vs Core i3-4170

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Passmark Score

3629

Passmark Score

3626

Performance Difference

Pentium G4600 is 0.1% faster than Core i3-4170

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, Pentium G4600 performs 0.1% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Pentium G4600 and Core i3-4170.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for Pentium G4600 and Core i3-4170

Intel

Pentium G4600

The Pentium G4600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,629 points. Launch price was $87.

General Information

Type:desktop
Series:Intel Pentium, Pentium Gold
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$87
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:3 January 2017 (8 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Performance Ranking Position:2089

Technical Specifications

Cores:2
Threads:4
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache:3 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3.6 GHz
Multiplicador:36
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.6 GHz
Type De Autocarro:DMI 3.0
Process Technology:14 nm
Max Core Temperature:100 °C
Velocidade Dos Pneus:8 GT/s
Max Case Temperature (TCase):65 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:LGA1151
Power Consumption (TDP):51 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:38.397 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:64 GB
Intel

Core i3-4170

The Core i3-4170 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,626 points. Launch price was $117.

General Information

Type:desktop
Designer:Intel
Launch Price:$117
Manufacturer:Intel
Release Date:1 May 2014 (11 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Haswell (2013−2015)
Performance Ranking Position:2091

Technical Specifications

Cores:2
Threads:4
Die Size:177 mm2
L1 Cache:64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache:256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache:3 MB (total)
Max Frequency:3.7 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:3.7 GHz
Transistor Count:1,400 million
Process Technology:22 nm
Velocidade Dos Pneus:5 GT/s
Max Case Temperature (TCase):72 °C
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:LGA1150
Power Consumption (TDP):54 Watt
Max Processors In Config:1

Memory

RAM Types:DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600
Memory Channels:2
Memory Bandwidth:25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:32 GB

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