Pentium G4600

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium G4600

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Pentium G4600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,039 Rank: 843
Rank Name Score Visual
839 Core i5-9300H 5,044
+0.1%
840 AMD Ryzen 5 1400 5,044
+0.1%
841 Core i7-7600U 5,041
+0%
842 Xeon D-1540 5,040
+0%
843 Pentium G4600 5,039
844 Core i3-1005G1 5,038
+-0%
845 Pentium G4620 5,038
+-0%
846 Core i3-4330 5,037
+-0%
847 Core i7-6660U 5,036
-0.1%
848 Ryzen 3 7320U 5,036
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium G4600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,595 Rank: 1095
Rank Name Score Visual
1091 Pentium Silver J5005 4,599
+0.1%
1092 Core i7-6650U 4,599
+0.1%
1093 Core i5-6442EQ 4,596
+0%
1094 Core i3-7167U 4,596
+0%
1095 Pentium G4600 4,595
1096 Core i5-4570T 4,594
+-0%
1097 Pentium Gold G5420 4,593
+-0%
1098 Core i3-8121U 4,593
+-0%
1099 Celeron B815 4,592
-0.1%
1100 A10-9700 4,592
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium G4600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,335 Rank: 704
Rank Name Score Visual
700 Xeon E-2104G 5,342
+0.1%
701 Core i5-1035G7 5,339
+0.1%
702 Ryzen 5 3400G 5,337
+0%
703 Pentium Gold G5400 5,337
+0%
704 Pentium G4600 5,335
705 Core i7-4900MQ 5,333
+-0%
706 EPYC 7282 5,329
-0.1%
707 Ryzen 5 5500U 5,325
-0.2%
708 Core i3-4330 5,321
-0.3%
709 Pentium G4620 5,320
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Pentium G4600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,571 Rank: 1068
Rank Name Score Visual
1064 Athlon 240GE 4,572
+0%
1065 Core i3-6100 4,572
+0%
1066 Xeon X5450 4,572
+0%
1067 Core i7-860S 4,572
+0%
1068 Pentium G4600 4,571
1069 A8-9600 4,571
+0%
1070 FX-9830P 4,571
+0%
1071 Phenom II X6 1055T 4,571
+0%
1072 Core i5-7360U 4,570
+-0%
1073 Core i5-6287U 4,570
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium G4600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,557 Rank: 1031
Rank Name Score Visual
1027 Phenom II X4 B65 4,559
+0%
1028 Core i7-7567U 4,558
+0%
1029 Athlon X4 880K 4,558
+0%
1030 Core i5-6400T 4,557
+0%
1031 Pentium G4600 4,557
1032 Xeon E5540 4,557
+0%
1033 Core i3-4370 4,556
+-0%
1034 A12-9800 4,556
+-0%
1035 Xeon X3440 4,556
+-0%
1036 Phenom II X4 970 4,556
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium G4600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,555 Rank: 1087
Rank Name Score Visual
1083 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,556
+0%
1084 Core i7-4558U 4,556
+0%
1085 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,556
+0%
1086 Core i5-4330M 4,556
+0%
1087 Pentium G4600 4,555
1088 Core i5-4200H 4,555
+0%
1089 Core i5-760 4,555
+0%
1090 Pentium Gold G5500T 4,554
+-0%
1091 Core i7-5650U 4,554
+-0%
1092 Athlon 200GE 4,553
+-0%

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Pentium G4600 Details

Ranking #843 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Pentium G4600 sits in the lower tier of modern desktop processors as of early 2026. While it was released in January 2017 as part of Intel’s Kaby Lake generation, its age is evident in both its architecture and performance metrics. Despite being an older chip, the G4600 remains relevant in entry-level systems where cost efficiency and basic productivity tasks are prioritized over high-end computing. Its performance is comparable to other low-power Pentium and Celeron models from the same era, with only minor differences in clock speed and memory support.

The Pentium G4600 is built on Intel’s 14 nm process and features a dual-core, quad-thread design, thanks to Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a base frequency of 3.6 GHz and lacks a turbo boost, as the processor is designed for steady, consistent performance rather than peak performance under load. With 3 MB of L3 cache and a 51 W TDP, the chip maintains a modest thermal profile suitable for standard desktop environments. It supports DDR4-2400 and DDR3L-1600 memory via a dual-channel interface, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. The processor uses the FCLGA1151 socket, making it compatible with 100-series and 200-series Intel chipsets.

On the integrated graphics front, the G4600 includes Intel HD Graphics 630, which operates at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can burst up to 1.1 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is capable of handling light gaming and multimedia tasks, though it struggles with modern AAA titles. The lack of dedicated graphics makes it dependent on integrated solutions for non-enthusiast use cases. The processor supports a range of Intel technologies, including AES-NI, AVX2, and VT-x, making it suitable for basic virtualization and encryption workloads.

Benchmark results place the G4600 with a single-core score of 5335 (#704 of 2060) and a multicore score of 4595 (#1095 of 2060). The overall score of 5039 reflects its balanced performance in general-purpose computing, with single-core performance being its strongest category. While it outperforms some older Core i3 and Pentium models, it trails significantly behind modern mid-range and high-end processors. In comparison, it is slightly slower than the Pentium Gold G5420 and the Core i5-6442EQ, but faster than the Core i5-4570T and Celeron B815.

Given its release over seven years ago, the Pentium G4600 is best suited for basic office applications, web browsing, and light content creation. It is not ideal for gaming, video editing, or intensive multitasking. For users seeking a reliable, low-cost upgrade for an older system, the G4600 offers a modest performance uplift over previous generations. However, in the current market, alternatives like the Ryzen 5 5500 or Core i3-12100 offer far superior performance and value for money.
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Intel Pentium G4600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium G4600
Model Number: G4600
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (locked)
Core Name: Kaby Lake
Socket: FCLGA1151
Package: FC-LGA1151
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 51 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 FMA3 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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