Intel Pentium G4600 vs AMD A6-5400K

Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium G4600 and AMD A6-5400K 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 Pentium G4600

  • CPU is newer: launch date 4 year(s) 3 month(s) later
  • A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm
  • Around 27% lower typical power consumption: 51 Watt vs 65 Watt
  • Around 71% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2164 vs 1269
  • 2.8x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 3611 vs 1275
  • 2x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 867 vs 427
  • 3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1894 vs 641
  • 4.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 2.45 vs 0.596
  • 12.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 44.236 vs 3.665
  • 2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.318 vs 0.122
  • Around 95% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 3.373 vs 1.733
  • 2.5x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1532 vs 603
  • 2.5x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1532 vs 603
Specifications (specs)
Launch date January 2017 vs October 2012
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm vs 32 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 51 Watt vs 65 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2164 vs 1269
PassMark - CPU mark 3611 vs 1275
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 867 vs 427
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1894 vs 641
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 2.45 vs 0.596
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 44.236 vs 3.665
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.318 vs 0.122
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 3.373 vs 1.733
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1532 vs 603
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1532 vs 603

Reasons to consider the AMD A6-5400K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
  • 4x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 8x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • 8.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 11.9 vs 1.344
  • Around 14% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2696 vs 2358
  • Around 39% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4873 vs 3510
  • Around 14% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2696 vs 2358
  • Around 39% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4873 vs 3510
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores 4 vs 2
L1 cache 128 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core)
L2 cache 1024 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core)
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 11.9 vs 1.344
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2696 vs 2358
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 4873 vs 3510
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2696 vs 2358
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 4873 vs 3510

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Pentium G4600
CPU 2: AMD A6-5400K

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2164
1269
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
3611
1275
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
867
427
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1894
641
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.45
0.596
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
44.236
3.665
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.318
0.122
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1.344
11.9
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3.373
1.733
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1532
603
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2358
2696
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3510
4873
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1532
603
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2358
2696
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3510
4873
Name Intel Pentium G4600 AMD A6-5400K
PassMark - Single thread mark 2164 1269
PassMark - CPU mark 3611 1275
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 867 427
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1894 641
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 0
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 2.45 0.596
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 44.236 3.665
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.318 0.122
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 1.344 11.9
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 3.373 1.733
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1532 603
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2358 2696
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3510 4873
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1532 603
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2358 2696
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3510 4873

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Pentium G4600 AMD A6-5400K

Essentials

Architecture codename Kaby Lake Trinity
Launch date January 2017 October 2012
Launch price (MSRP) $87
Place in performance rating 1810 1796
Price now $89.99
Processor Number G4600
Series Intel® Pentium® Processor G Series
Status Launched
Value for money (0-100) 16.68
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.60 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache 64 KB (per core) 128 KB (per core)
L2 cache 256 KB (per core) 1024 KB (per core)
L3 cache 3072 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 32 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 65 °C 70 °C
Maximum core temperature 100°C
Maximum frequency 3.6 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of cores 2 4
Number of QPI Links 0
Number of threads 4
Die size 246 mm
Transistor count 1178 million
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2
Maximum memory size 64 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V DDR3

Graphics

Device ID 0x5912
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.10 GHz
Graphics max frequency 1.1 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 64 GB
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 630

Graphics interfaces

Number of displays supported 3

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 4096x2304@24Hz

Graphics API support

DirectX 12
OpenGL 4.4

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1151 FM2
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 51 Watt 65 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2015C (65W)

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16
PCI Express revision 3.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability 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 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

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)