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.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-6600T Name Intel Pentium G4500T
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Pentium G4000
6 Generation 6
 
 

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
4x Cores 2x
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 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
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
24 Execution units 24
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9 Generation 9
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Skylake S Architecture Skylake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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