Pentium Gold G4600

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

5,434 Rank: 529
Rank Name Score Visual
525 Core i7-6800K 5,437
+0.1%
526 Xeon Silver 4310 5,437
+0.1%
527 Xeon E5-2673 v4 5,436
+0%
528 Xeon E5-4627 v4 5,435
+0%
529 Pentium Gold G4600 5,434
530 Core i7-1185GRE 5,434
+0%
531 Core i5-8400H 5,433
+-0%
532 Core i7-1185G7E 5,433
+-0%
533 Core i5-7600 5,431
-0.1%
534 Xeon E5-2618L v4 5,426
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

4,819 Rank: 820
Rank Name Score Visual
816 Core i3-10100 4,825
+0.1%
817 Xeon E3-1275 v5 4,820
+0%
818 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,820
+0%
819 Xeon W-2123 4,819
+0%
820 Pentium Gold G4600 4,819
821 Core i7-6700HQ 4,819
+0%
822 Core i5-7442EQ 4,819
+0%
823 Core i7-7820HQ 4,817
+-0%
824 Core i7-3920XM 4,815
-0.1%
825 Xeon W-2125 4,814
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,844 Rank: 335
Rank Name Score Visual
331 Core i5-8500 5,847
+0.1%
332 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750GE 5,847
+0.1%
333 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX 5,846
+0%
334 Xeon w3-2423 5,845
+0%
335 Pentium Gold G4600 5,844
336 Xeon Gold 6146 5,841
-0.1%
337 Core i5-1235U 5,840
-0.1%
338 Xeon W-2145 5,838
-0.1%
339 Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 5,836
-0.1%
340 Core i9-10900E 5,835
-0.2%

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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 Gold G4600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

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

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Physics & Compute

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

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Pentium Gold G4600 Details

Built on Intel's Kaby Lake microarchitecture at 14 nm, the Pentium Gold G4600 is a desktop processor designed for mainstream users seeking balanced performance with integrated graphics. Released several years ago, it remains a cost-effective option for basic computing tasks, though it no longer competes with modern high-end processors. The processor features a dual-core, quad-thread design with a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a locked multiplier, indicating limited overclocking potential. It operates at a TDP of 51 W and uses the LGA-1151 socket, making it compatible with a range of older motherboards based on the Sunrise Point and Union Point chipsets.

The G4600 includes a 3 MiB L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, with 0.125 MiB of L1 cache split between instruction and data. It supports DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2400 memory at up to 65 GB of total system memory, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 35.76 GiB/s across two channels. The processor also supports advanced features such as AES-NI, AVX2, and Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep technology, enabling efficient power management. Additionally, it includes Intel's integrated HD Graphics 630, which runs at 350 MHz base frequency and can boost to 1.1 GHz, supporting up to three displays and offering hardware decoding for H.264 and MPEG-2.

In benchmark testing, the Pentium Gold G4600 achieves an overall score of 5434, ranking #529 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5844 places it at #335, indicating strong performance in tasks that rely on high clock speeds. However, its multicore score of 4819, ranking #819, shows that it trails behind many modern CPUs in multi-threaded workloads. While it performs well against older processors like the Core i7-7820HQ and Xeon E5-2609 v4, it is outpaced by contemporary CPUs such as the Core i3-10100 and Ryzen 5 7520U.

Despite its age, the G4600 remains a viable choice for entry-level desktops, light office use, and media consumption. Its integrated graphics and low power consumption make it suitable for systems where adding a discrete GPU is unnecessary. As of March 2026, it holds a niche position in the market, offering a reliable but modest performance profile compared to the top-tier CPUs in the latest generation.
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Intel Pentium Gold G4600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium Gold G4600
Family: Pentium and Pentium Gold
Series: G4600
Model Number: G4600
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 36x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake S
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise Point and Union Point
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 51 W
Release Price: $82.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 3 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SSE4a TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT SBA
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