Intel Core i5-7500 vs Intel Pentium G4620

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-7500 or Intel Core i5-7500 – 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 i5-7500 features 4 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 Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Pentium G4620 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 G4620, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-7500 Name Intel Pentium G4620
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Pentium G4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Pentium G4620 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium G4620 is 3.7 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500 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.
The Intel Pentium G4620 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium G4620 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 51 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7500 is manufactured using a 14 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 G4620 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake S Architecture Kaby Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
220 $ Release price 80 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
12167
12167
Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
8033
8033

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
4055
4055
Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3789
3789

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3685
3685
Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1733
1733

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3091
3091
Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
2152
2152

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1260
1260
Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
805
805

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1080.6
1080.6
Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
638.4
638.4

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
617
617
Intel Pentium G4620
2C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
403
403