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

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2718
2008
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
9645
2707
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1239
4060
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
4751
6751
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
6.484
22.228
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
105.712
240.493
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3.196
9.147
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
8.073
27.316
Name Intel Core i7-7700K Intel Pentium G4520
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

Essentials

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

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

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

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

Number of displays supported 3 3
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Wireless Display (WiDi) support

Graphics image quality

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

DirectX 12 12
OpenGL 4.5 4.4

Compatibility

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

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

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

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

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)