Ultra 9 288V vs Pentium G4600

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Aggregate performance score

Pentium G4600
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 51 Watt
2.28
Core Ultra 9 288V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 30 Watt
12.52
+449%

Core Ultra 9 288V outperforms Pentium G4600 by a whopping 449% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1822623
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Pentium, Pentium Goldno data
Power efficiency4.2339.47
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$87no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier36no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)65 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)51 Watt30 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 630Intel Arc Graphics 140V
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz2.05 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.2
OpenGL4.44.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes164
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Pentium G4600 2.28
Ultra 9 288V 12.52
+449%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Pentium G4600 3614
Ultra 9 288V 19895
+450%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.28 12.52
Integrated graphics card 3.11 13.29
Recency 3 January 2017 24 September 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 51 Watt 30 Watt

Ultra 9 288V has a 449.1% higher aggregate performance score, 327.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 7 years, 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 70% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 288V is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium G4600 in performance tests.

Note that Pentium G4600 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 9 288V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium G4600 and Core Ultra 9 288V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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