Intel Core i7-4610M vs Intel Core i7-4600M

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Intel Core i7-4610M or Intel Core i7-4610M – 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 i7-4610M 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 i7-4610M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4600M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-4600M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-4610M Name Intel Core i7-4600M
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4610M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4610M is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
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
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4610M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4610M 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 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
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
11.1 Direct X 11.1
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
22 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 160
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 20
7.5 Generation 7.5
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 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
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 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 25.6 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 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
37 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 37 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4610M 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 Core i7-4600M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q4/2013 Release date Q4/2013
-- 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, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell H Architecture Haswell H
22 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1168
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB