Intel Pentium Gold G6605 vs Intel Core i9-7900X
Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium Gold G6605 and Intel Core i9-7900X 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.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium Gold G6605
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 9 month(s) later
- Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95°C
- 2.4x lower typical power consumption: 58 Watt vs 140 Watt
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2606 vs 2552
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 16 Mar 2021 vs 30 May 2017 |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 95°C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 58 Watt vs 140 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2606 vs 2552 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-7900X
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 8 more cores, run more applications at once: 10 vs 2
- 16 more threads: 20 vs 4
- 5x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 5x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 3.4x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 4.7x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 21058 vs 4486
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 10 vs 2 |
Number of threads | 20 vs 4 |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) vs 128 KB |
L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) vs 512 KB |
L3 cache | 13.8 MB vs 4 MB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 21058 vs 4486 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Pentium Gold G6605
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-7900X
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Intel Pentium Gold G6605 | Intel Core i9-7900X |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2606 | 2552 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 4486 | 21058 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1129 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10300 | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 6987 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Pentium Gold G6605 | Intel Core i9-7900X | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Comet Lake | Skylake |
Launch date | 16 Mar 2021 | 30 May 2017 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $86 - $93 | $1,050 |
Place in performance rating | 964 | 951 |
Processor Number | G6605 | i9-7900X |
Series | Intel Pentium Gold Processor Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Price now | $1,383.99 | |
Value for money (0-100) | 4.68 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 4.30 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
L1 cache | 128 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 512 KB | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 4 MB | 13.8 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 95°C |
Number of cores | 2 | 10 |
Number of threads | 4 | 20 |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
Maximum frequency | 4.30 GHz | |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x9BC8 | |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 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 UHD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.5 | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1200 | FCLGA2066 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 58 Watt | 140 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C | PCG 2017X |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 44 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | 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® 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® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Virtualization |
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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™) |