Intel Core i7-4600M vs Intel Pentium J2900

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-4600M or Intel Core i7-4600M – 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 i7-4600M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4600M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Pentium J2900 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium J2900, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
4 Generation 6
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Pentium J2000/N3500
Intel Core i7-4600M Name Intel Pentium J2900
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4600M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4600M is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Pentium J2900 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium J2900 is 2.41 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.67 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.67 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.41 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.67 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4600M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4600M uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium J2900 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium J2900 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
7.5 Generation 7
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2013
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 4
160 Shaders 32
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.69 GHz
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 11.2
 
 

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

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 25.6 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 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 37 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 10 W watts.
37 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4600M is manufactured using a 22 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 J2900 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q4/2013 Release date Q4/2013
Haswell H Architecture Bay Trail
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
22 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1170
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 i7-4600M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
6970
6970
Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
3537
3537

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4600M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
3210
3210
Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
1042
1042

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4600M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
2132
2132
Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
576
576

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4600M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1887
1887
Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
765
765

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4600M
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1025
1025
Intel Pentium J2900
4C 4T @ 2.41 GHz
195
195