Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Pentium G4520
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-7700K and Intel Pentium G4520 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7700K
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 6 more threads: 8 vs 2
- Around 25% higher clock speed: 4.50 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 35% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2718 vs 2008
- 3.6x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9645 vs 2707
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 3 January 2017 vs September 2015 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
Number of threads | 8 vs 2 |
Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz vs 3.6 GHz |
L1 cache | 256 KB vs 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 8 MB vs 4096 KB (shared) |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2718 vs 2008 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 9645 vs 2707 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium G4520
- Around 78% lower typical power consumption: 51 Watt vs 91 Watt
- 3.3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 4060 vs 1239
- Around 42% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 6751 vs 4751
- 3.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 22.228 vs 6.484
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 240.493 vs 105.712
- 2.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 9.147 vs 3.196
- 3.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 27.316 vs 8.073
Specifications (specs) | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 51 Watt vs 91 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 4060 vs 1239 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 6751 vs 4751 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 22.228 vs 6.484 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 240.493 vs 105.712 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 9.147 vs 3.196 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 27.316 vs 8.073 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-7700K
CPU 2: Intel Pentium G4520
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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Name | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Pentium G4520 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2718 | 2008 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 9645 | 2707 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1239 | 4060 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4751 | 6751 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3469 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.484 | 22.228 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 105.712 | 240.493 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.816 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.196 | 9.147 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 8.073 | 27.316 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2080 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4346 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 7222 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2080 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4346 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 7222 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Pentium G4520 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Kaby Lake | Skylake |
Launch date | 3 January 2017 | September 2015 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $339 | $94 |
Place in performance rating | 991 | 976 |
Price now | $354.49 | $106.55 |
Processor Number | i7-7700K | G4520 |
Series | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | Intel® Pentium® Processor G Series |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Value for money (0-100) | 10.00 | 11.57 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 4.20 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
L1 cache | 256 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 8 MB | 4096 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 65 °C |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | |
Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Number of cores | 4 | 2 |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Number of threads | 8 | 2 |
Unlocked | ||
Die size | 150 mm | |
Transistor count | 1400 million | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
ECC memory support | ||
Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x5912 | 0x1912 |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 630 | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
DisplayPort | ||
DVI | ||
eDP | ||
HDMI | ||
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
Max resolution over WiDi | 1080p | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | 12 |
OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Compatibility |
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Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA1151 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 91 Watt | 51 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) | PCG 2015C (65W) |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |