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.
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Pentium G4000
1 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-980X Name Intel Pentium G4600
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
6 CPU Cores 2
6x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
3.33 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
12 Threads 4
 
 

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.
-- Direct X 12
-- Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q2/2016
-- Technology 14 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
-- Execution units 24
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Shaders 192
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG 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.
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2400
3 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
24.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC Yes
 
 

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