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Pentium G4600
Pentium Dual Core T3200
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 Pentium G4600 is positioned at rank 466 and the Pentium Dual Core T3200 is on rank 375, so the Pentium Dual Core T3200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4600
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T3200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4600 | Pentium Dual Core T3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4600 | Pentium Dual Core T3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2201%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($116) | ✅ More affordable ($5) |
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 Pentium G4600 and Pentium Dual Core T3200
Pentium G4600
The Pentium G4600 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 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 51 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,629 points. Launch price was $87.
Pentium Dual Core T3200
The Pentium Dual Core T3200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 3,600 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4600 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium Dual Core T3200's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Pentium G4600 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T3200 — a 57.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G4600. The Pentium G4600 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T3200 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4600 scores 3,629 against the Pentium Dual Core T3200's 3,600 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium G4600.
| Feature | Pentium G4600 | Pentium Dual Core T3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz+80% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 3,629 | 3,600 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 235 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 408 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G4600) / No (Pentium Dual Core T3200).
| Feature | Pentium G4600 | Pentium Dual Core T3200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | No |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G4600 launched at $82 MSRP, while the Pentium Dual Core T3200 debuted at $64. At current prices ($116 vs $5), the Pentium Dual Core T3200 is $111 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G4600 delivers 31.3 pts/$ vs 720.0 pts/$ for the Pentium Dual Core T3200 — making the Pentium Dual Core T3200 the 183.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G4600 | Pentium Dual Core T3200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $82 | $64-22% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $116 | $5-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 31.3 | 720.0+2200% |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2008 |
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