Core i7-4600M vs Pentium Gold 4415U

CPU

GPU

Core i7-4600M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

Pentium Gold 4415U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4600M

2 / 4

3,204

0.0%

3,229

+0.8%

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 i7-4600M is positioned at rank 71 and the Pentium Gold 4415U is on rank 196, so the Core i7-4600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4600M

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

94%

#59

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

229%

#60

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

226%

#61

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

207%

#62

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

206%

#63

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

204%

#65

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

197%

#66

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

189%

#67

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

189%

#68

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

184%

#71

Core i7-4600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

98%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 4415U

#184

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

363%

#185

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

358%

#186

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

329%

#187

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

327%

#188

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

324%

#190

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

313%

#191

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

300%

#192

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

300%

#193

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

292%

#196

Pentium Gold 4415U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold 4415U (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4600M	Pentium Gold 4415U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4600M (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4600M	Pentium Gold 4415U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i7-4600M Benchmark Check

Pentium Gold 4415U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4600M and Pentium Gold 4415U

Core i7-4600M

The Core i7-4600M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,204 points. Launch price was $346.

Pentium Gold 4415U

The Pentium Gold 4415U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,229 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4600M and Pentium Gold 4415U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4600M versus 2.2 GHz on the Pentium Gold 4415U — a 48.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-4600M (base: 2.9 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-4600M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold 4415U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4600M scores 3,204 against the Pentium Gold 4415U's 3,229 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium Gold 4415U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4600M vs 2 MB on the Pentium Gold 4415U.

Feature	Core i7-4600M	Pentium Gold 4415U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+64%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+26%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+100%	2 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,204	3,229
Cinebench R23 Multi	656	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,025	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,132	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4600M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 4415U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4600M	Pentium Gold 4415U
Socket	PGA946	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L 1600 MHz	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-4600M) / not specified (Pentium Gold 4415U). The Core i7-4600M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium Gold 4415U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4600M targets Mobile.