IntelEntry-level / agingDesktop

Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHz

Explore Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.5/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3615 and a single-thread rating of 2136. Its stated TDP is 51 W.

CPU Mark3,615
607 samples
Single Thread2,136
Overall rank#2,977
of 6,054
Reference price$116.87

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.5Entry-level / aging

Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3615 and a single-thread rating of 2136. Its stated TDP is 51 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHz is a Desktop released in 2017. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 4 threads, a 51 W reference TDP, a 3,615 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 3,615 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,136 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1151. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 51 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 4 threads, a 51 W reference TDP, a 3,615 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHz?

Start with LGA1151 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 51 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i3-4360 @ 3.70GHzIntel3,626 points
02AMD PRO A10-9700AMD3,620 points
03Intel Core i3-4350 @ 3.60GHzIntel3,619 points
04Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHzThis CPU3,615 points
05AMD A10-7890KAMD3,611 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHzThis CPU2,136 points
02Intel Core i3-4360 @ 3.70GHzIntel2,054 points
03Intel Core i3-4350 @ 3.60GHzIntel1,970 points
04AMD PRO A10-9700AMD1,637 points
05AMD A10-7890KAMD1,632 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Pentium G4600 @ 3.60GHzThis CPU70.9 Mark/W
04AMD PRO A10-9700AMD55.7 Mark/W
05AMD A10-7890KAMD38.0 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
55,009.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,364.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,571.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
14.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
7,739.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
12,378.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
317.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
7,012.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2017
SocketLGA1151
Cores / threads2 / 4
Base clock3.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP51 W
Integrated graphicsIntel HD Graphics 630

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L22 x 256 KB
L33 MB