Pentium G4600T vs PRO A10-9700E
Pentium G4600T
PRO A10-9700E
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 G4600T is positioned at rank 491 and the PRO A10-9700E is on rank 350, so the PRO A10-9700E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4600T
Performance Per Dollar PRO A10-9700E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G4600T | PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G4600T | PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 G4600T and PRO A10-9700E
Pentium G4600T
The Pentium G4600T 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,062 points. Launch price was $75.
PRO A10-9700E
The PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 October 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,057 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G4600T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the PRO A10-9700E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the PRO A10-9700E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium G4600T versus 3.5 GHz on the PRO A10-9700E — a 15.4% clock advantage for the PRO A10-9700E (base: 3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium G4600T uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the PRO A10-9700E uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G4600T scores 3,062 against the PRO A10-9700E's 3,057 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G4600T.
| Feature | Pentium G4600T | PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz | 3.5 GHz+17% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,062 | 3,057 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G4600T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the PRO A10-9700E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G4600T | PRO A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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