Intel Core i7-980X vs Intel Pentium G4600

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Intel Core i7-980X or Intel Core i7-980X – 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 i7-980X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-980X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The Intel Pentium G4600 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 G4600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-980X Name Intel Pentium G4600
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Pentium G4000
1 Generation 7
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Pentium
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-980X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-980X is 3.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Pentium G4600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G4600 is 3.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
12 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 2x
3.33 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-980X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium G4600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G4600 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Execution units 24
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Generation 9.5
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 14 nm
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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 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 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.
24.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No ECC Yes
3 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 51 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-980X 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 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium G4600 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
12.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2017
1059 $ Release price 71 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1366 Socket LGA 1151
Gulftown Architecture Kaby Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)