Intel Core i5-6600T vs Intel Pentium G4500T

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Intel Core i5-6600T or Intel Core i5-6600T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-6600T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Pentium G4500T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G4500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Pentium G4000
Intel Core i5-6600T Name Intel Pentium G4500T
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6600T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Pentium G4500T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G4500T is 3.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6600T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium G4500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G4500T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
9 Generation 9
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VP9 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6600T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium G4500T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
Skylake S Architecture Skylake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
10383
10383
Intel Pentium G4500T
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
5223
5223

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3710
3710
Intel Pentium G4500T
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
2955
2955

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3198
3198
Intel Pentium G4500T
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
1136
1136

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3111
3111
Intel Pentium G4500T
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
1465
1465

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1142
1142
Intel Pentium G4500T
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
649
649

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
513
513
Intel Pentium G4500T
2C 2T @ 3.0 GHz
228
228