Intel Pentium SU4100 vs Intel Core i7-2600S

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Intel Pentium SU4100 or Intel Pentium SU4100 – 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 Pentium SU4100 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium SU4100, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 956 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2600S 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 i7-2600S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium SU4100 Name Intel Core i7-2600S
Intel Pentium T4000/SU4000 Group Intel Core i 2000
2 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium SU4100 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium SU4100 is 1.3 GHz
The Intel Core i7-2600S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600S is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.3 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 8
None None 3.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium SU4100 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2600S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2600S 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.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.35 GHz
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Execution units 6
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 48
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 6
-- Technology 32 nm
 
 

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

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.
No AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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 65 W watts.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium SU4100 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-2600S is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2009 Release date Q1/2011
BGA 956 Socket LGA 1155
2.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Penryn Architecture Sandy Bridge S
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Release price 270 $
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 32 nm