Intel Core i5-7200U vs Intel Pentium G4600T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-7200U or Intel Core i5-7200U – 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 i5-7200U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7200U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Pentium G4600T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium G4600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Pentium G4000
7 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-7200U Name Intel Pentium G4600T
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7200U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7200U is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Pentium G4600T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G4600T is 3.0 GHz
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7200U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7200U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, 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 G4600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G4600T uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7200U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium G4600T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2016 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
281 $ Release price 71 $
Kaby Lake U Architecture Kaby Lake S
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1356 Socket LGA 1151
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
7069
7069
Intel Pentium G4600T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
6513
6513

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
3270
3270
Intel Pentium G4600T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
3072
3072

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1937
1937
Intel Pentium G4600T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1425
1425

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Pentium G4600T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
1698
1698
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1510
1510

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
986
986
Intel Pentium G4600T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
679
679

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
334
334
Intel Pentium G4600T
2C 4T @ 3.0 GHz
327
327