Processor comparison
Intel Pentium G4600 vs Intel Core i5-2500S
Intel
Intel Pentium G4600
Intel Socket 1151
3600 MHz
2 cores
Jan 2017
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i5-2500S
Intel Socket 1155
2700 MHz
4 cores
Jan 2011
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Pentium G4600114%
- Intel Core i5-2500S100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Pentium G4600125%
- Intel Core i5-2500S100%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Pentium G4600102%
- Intel Core i5-2500S100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium G4600
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 25% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 14% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-2500S
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Pentium G4600
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Pentium G4600 | Intel Core i5-2500S |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| HTT | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| MPX | | |
| SGX | | |
| TXT | | |
| VT-d | | |
Architecture
| Intel Pentium G4600 | Intel Core i5-2500S |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Kabylake | Intel_SandyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake | Sandy Bridge |
| Release Date | Jan 2017 | Jan 2011 |
Cores
| Intel Pentium G4600 | Intel Core i5-2500S |
|---|
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 | Intel HD 2000 |
Cache
| Intel Pentium G4600 | Intel Core i5-2500S |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Pentium G4600 | Intel Core i5-2500S |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Max Case Temp | 65°C | unknown |
| Package | FC-LGA1151 | FC-LGA10 |
| Die Size | unknown | 216mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| Intel Pentium G4600 | Intel Core i5-2500S |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3600 MHz | 2700 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | none | 3700 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 51 W | 65 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Pentium G46004320 points
- Intel Core i5-2500S3700 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Pentium G460010368 points
- Intel Core i5-2500S10800 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Pentium G4600 (simulated)153.43
- Intel Core i5-2500S (simulated)122
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Pentium G4600 (simulated)396
- Intel Core i5-2500S (simulated)384.55
points - higher is better