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.
1 Generation 7
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Pentium G4000
Intel Core i7-980X Name Intel Pentium G4600
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
6 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
6x Cores 2x
12 Threads 4
3.33 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
 
 

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.
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 9.5
-- Direct X 12
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Execution units 24
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Shaders 192
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.
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 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
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2400
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
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.
-- Tjunction max --
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
 
 

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.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 1366 Socket LGA 1151
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Gulftown Architecture Kaby Lake S
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2017
32 nm Technology 14 nm
12.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1059 $ Release price 71 $