Intel Core i7-2600 vs Intel Pentium Gold G6405T

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Intel Core i7-2600 or Intel Core i7-2600 – 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 i7-2600 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The Intel Pentium Gold G6405T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium Gold G6405T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i7-2600 Name Intel Pentium Gold G6405T
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Pentium G6000
2 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2600 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Pentium Gold G6405T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium Gold G6405T is 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2600 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium Gold G6405T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium Gold G6405T uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
6 Execution units 12
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
-- Max. displays --
6 Generation 9.5
10.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2016
32 nm Technology 14 nm
48 Shaders 96
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 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 21.0 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
None TDP down 25 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2600 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium Gold G6405T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1200
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2021
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
270 $ Release price 77 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Comet Lake S
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2