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.
2 Generation 10
Intel Core i7-2600 Name Intel Pentium Gold G6405T
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 2000 Group Intel Pentium G6000
 
 

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
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
 
 

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.
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 610
48 Shaders 96
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
6 Execution units 12
1.35 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
10.1 Direct X 12
6 Generation 9.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2016
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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
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 25 W
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

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.
270 $ Release price 77 $
32 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 1155 Socket LGA 1200
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Comet Lake S
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2021
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11