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  • Avg. price: ~£70
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3062
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Pentium G4600t review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

4.5

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

8.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.4

Platform

1.0%

6.9

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 1.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.7

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    0.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Pentium G4600T is a budget-oriented, dual-core desktop processor from the Kaby Lake generation, featuring 4 threads through Intel Hyper-Threading technology and a 3.00 GHz base clock frequency. Designed for the FCLGA1151 socket, it includes 3 MB of Intel Smart Cache and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU with a max dynamic frequency of 1.05 GHz. Its primary advantages are high power efficiency with a low 35W TDP, support for 4K video at 60Hz, and ECC memory compatibility, making it ideal for low-power office builds or small form factor PCs. However, it lacks Intel Turbo Boost technology, has a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, and its dual-core architecture may struggle with modern, highly-threaded applications or high-end gaming.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Pentium G4600t

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

?

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

4.2
Intel Pentium G4600t has a technical score of 4.24 points, which is lower than that of 73.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Pentium G4600t has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.0
Intel Pentium G4600t has a quality-to-price ratio of 6 points, which is lower than 65.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
Intel Pentium G4600t belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

LGA1151
Intel Pentium G4600t uses the LGA1151 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 60.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Intel 200 Series
Intel Pentium G4600t supports Intel 200 Series chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 50.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Pentium G4600t uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Pentium G4600t has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Pentium G4600t offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Pentium G4600t offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

N/A
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 3.0 GHz
Intel Pentium G4600t has a base clock of 2x3.0 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Pentium G4600t uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Pentium G4600t is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

3 MB
Intel Pentium G4600t has an L3 cache of 3 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 5.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Pentium G4600t has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

128 KB
Intel Pentium G4600t has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3L/DDR4
Intel Pentium G4600t supports DDR DDR3L/DDR4, which is older than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 5.4% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
Intel Pentium G4600t supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

2,400 MHz
Intel Pentium G4600t supports JEDEC memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 74.1% of processors and equal to 1.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Pentium G4600t supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel Pentium G4600t includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 630
Intel Pentium G4600t uses the Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 73.9% of processors and equal to that in 2.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Pentium G4600t has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Pentium G4600t has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW dec
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

35 W
Intel Pentium G4600t has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.8% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

35 W
Intel Pentium G4600t has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 51.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

35 W
Intel Pentium G4600t has a boost power of 35 W which is lower than that of 74.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Pentium G4600t supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 2.2 W
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Intel Pentium G4600t vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium G4600t includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium G4600t includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Pentium G4600t supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium G4600t supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • 8 °C lower CPU temperature
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (92 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (92 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.92 °C vs 100 °C
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Pentium G4600t supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium G4600t supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 45.3% lower boost power
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.35 W vs 64 W
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium G4600t uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Pentium G4600t uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
  • 3.57x cheaper
    Intel Pentium G4600t is cheaper than the average processor (£70 vs £250).
    Intel Pentium G4600t is cheaper than the average processor (£70 vs £250).£70 vs £250
  • 22.2% lower base power
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium G4600t uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Pentium G4600t supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Pentium G4600t supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium G4600t includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 8 °C lower CPU temperature
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (92 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 45.3% lower boost power
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 22.2% lower base power
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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Overall
Platform
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium G4600t supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Intel Pentium G4600t has an older release date than the average processor (2,017 vs 2,020).
    January 2017
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Pentium G4600t does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 56.2% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (645 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium G4600t has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 86.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (645 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 28.5% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,775 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 70.9% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,062 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium G4600t has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Pentium G4600t does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 62.5% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (3 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Pentium G4600t has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Pentium G4600t has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Pentium G4600t supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/DDR4 vs DDR4).
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 16.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (38.4 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Pentium G4600t uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 630 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 8 °C lower TJ Max
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (92 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 56.2% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (645 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (645 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.645 vs 1,471
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium G4600t has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Pentium G4600t has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 86.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (645 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (645 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.645 vs 4,793
  • 28.5% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,775 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,775 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,775 vs 2,483
  • 70.9% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,062 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,062 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,062 vs 10,532.5
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Pentium G4600t has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Pentium G4600t has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Pentium G4600t has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium G4600t has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Pentium G4600t has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
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What customers like about Intel Pentium G4600t?

  • Excellent value for money, often described as a 'beast' for its budget price point.
  • Features Hyper-Threading, allowing it to perform similarly to older i3 processors.
  • Very low power consumption (TDP), making it ideal for 24/7 use or HTPC setups.
  • Integrated HD Graphics 630 is capable of handling 4K video playback and casual gaming at low/medium settings.
  • Highly reliable for everyday office tasks, web browsing, and administrative use.
  • Stays relatively cool during standard operation.
  • Snappy performance when paired with an SSD for OS booting and application launching.

What customers dislike about Intel Pentium G4600t?

  • Being a dual-core processor, it struggles with heavy multitasking compared to 4+ core CPUs.
  • Will bottleneck modern, high-performance graphics cards (typically anything newer/faster than a GTX 1050 Ti).
  • Lack of AVX instruction set support prevents it from running some modern games or VR applications efficiently.
  • Stock heatsink can struggle under heavy gaming loads, leading some users to recommend aftermarket cooling.
  • Limited upgrade path as it uses the older LGA 1151 socket and supports DDR4 speeds only up to 2400 MHz.
  • The 'T' variant has a lower base clock (3.0 GHz) compared to the standard G4600 (3.6 GHz) to save power, resulting in slightly lower peak performance.

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cpubenchmark.net
01/07/2022
Intel Pentium G4600T @ 3.00GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Pentium G4600T is a dual-core, 35W TDP processor designed for energy-efficient, small form factor PCs and home servers. Released in 2017, this chip offers solid single-thread performance for budget-conscious users and includes integrated Intel HD Graphics 630. Key advantages include low power consumption and high efficiency compared to standard desktop counterparts. It...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
01/03/2024
Intel Pentium G4600T Benchmarks - Geekbench

The Intel Pentium G4600T is a 7th-gen Kaby Lake, dual-core, 4-thread desktop processor designed for low-power, compact systems. Operating at a fixed 3.0 GHz with integrated HD Graphics 630, it delivers Geekbench 6 scores of approximately 645 (single-core) and 1307 (multi-core). Pros include an exceptionally low 35W TDP, making it ideal for energy-efficient, 24/7 home servers and...Read more

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hardware-mag.de
24/04/2017
Review: Budget-friendly: Intel Pentium G4560 Benchmarked (Comparison Table G4600T)

The Hardware-Mag review highlights the Intel Pentium G4560 as a revolutionary budget processor that brings Hyper-Threading (2 cores/4 threads) to the Pentium line, allowing it to perform nearly on par with more expensive Core i3-6100 models. Key pros include an exceptional price-to-performance ratio, 3.5 GHz clock speed, low power consumption, and DDR4-2400 support, making it ideal...Read more

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forum.lesnumeriques.com
25/08/2017
[Unique Review] CPU Processor Test: Intel Pentium G4600 (includes G4600T discussions)

The Intel Pentium G4600 is a Kaby Lake processor that blurs the line between Pentium and Core i3, offering 3.6 GHz performance with Hyper-Threading. It features Intel HD Graphics 630 and a 51W TDP, providing efficient, "snappy" performance for daily tasks and casual gaming. While it lacks AVX instructions and faces limitations in heavy, multi-threaded applications, it is recognized...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/01/2017
CPU-Z Single-Thread Benchmark for Intel Pentium G4600T

The Intel Core i9-14900KS, analyzed in validation k78q92, is a high-performance 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh processor featuring 24 cores (8 E) and a 6.2 GHz maximum turbo frequency, representing a premium "Special Edition" desktop chip. It offers unmatched single- and multi-core performance for elite gaming and content creation, utilizing the LGA 1700 socket for straightforward...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
27/07/2022
Intel Pentium G4600T @ 3.00GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Pentium G4600T is a 35W, Kaby Lake-based, dual-core processor with four threads designed for power efficiency, ideal for HTPCs and compact systems. Its main advantages include low power consumption, integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 for 4K video, and a 3.00 GHz base frequency suitable for standard daily tasks. However, the chip is roughly 16-17% slower than the standard 51W...Read more

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tweakers.net
30/03/2026
Compare Intel Pentium prices and deals - Tweakers

The Intel Pentium series evolved from a high-end brand into a reliable, budget-friendly staple for consumer PCs, offering solid performance for daily tasks. Modern iterations provided excellent value with Hyper-Threading for multitasking, serving as a significant step up from Celeron processors without requiring specialized, costly motherboards. However, the series lacked the core...Read more

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