Core 2 Duo E4600 vs Pentium G620
Core 2 Duo E4600
Pentium G620
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core 2 Duo E4600 is positioned at rank 1006 and the Pentium G620 is on rank 807, so the Pentium G620 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E4600
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E4600 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($9.6) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Allendale (2006−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E4600 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+25%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($9.6) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($12) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E4600 and Pentium G620
Core 2 Duo E4600
The Core 2 Duo E4600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,235 points. Launch price was $249.
Pentium G620
The Pentium G620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,238 points. Launch price was $60.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Duo E4600 and Pentium G620 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E4600 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G620 — a 8% clock advantage for the Pentium G620 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E4600 uses the Allendale (2006−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium G620 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E4600 scores 1,235 against the Pentium G620's 1,238 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G620. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Duo E4600 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G620.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E4600 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 32 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Allendale (2006−2009) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,235 | 1,238 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E4600 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G620 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E4600 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo E4600 launched at $133 MSRP, while the Pentium G620 debuted at $64. At current prices ($9.6 vs $12), the Core 2 Duo E4600 is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo E4600 delivers 128.6 pts/$ vs 103.2 pts/$ for the Pentium G620 — making the Core 2 Duo E4600 the 22% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E4600 | Pentium G620 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $133 | $64-52% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $9.6-20% | $12 |
| Performance per Dollar | 128.6+25% | 103.2 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2011 |
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