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Overview

The Pentium G4620 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 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 3,761 points. Launch price was $100.

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4620

#882

Celeron G3900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $70

111%

#883

Celeron G540T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

111%

#884

Ryzen Embedded V1807B

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

110%

#885

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

109%

#886

Pentium 4 2.53

MSRP: $193|Avg: $13

109%

#887

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

108%

#888

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

107%

#889

Core i3-3220

MSRP: $117|Avg: $88

106%

#890

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

105%

#891

Core i5-670

MSRP: $284|Avg: $100

105%

#892

Core i7-5930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $410

104%

#893

Phenom II X3 720

MSRP: $130|Avg: $64

102%

#894

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

102%

#895

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

101%

#896

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

101%

#897

Pentium G4620

MSRP: $86|Avg: $154

100%

#898

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

100%

#899

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

99%

#900

Core i7-860S

MSRP: $299|Avg: $96

99%

#901

Pentium E6600

MSRP: $84|Avg: $50

98%

#902

Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1300

98%

#903

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

94%

#904

Pentium G620T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $90

93%

#905

A12-9800E

MSRP: $426|Avg: $150

93%

#906

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

93%

#907

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

93%

#908

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

93%

#909

Athlon 64 4000+

MSRP: $482|Avg: $30

92%

#910

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

91%

#911

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

90%

#912

Phenom II X3 705e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $69

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium G4620 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium G4620 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G4620 is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.7 GHz from a base frequency of 3.7 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 3 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 3,761, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium G4620
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.7 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	3.7 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	3 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	256 kB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	64 kB (per core)
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	8 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	3,761

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G4620 fits into the LGA1151 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 memory.

Specification	Pentium G4620
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	LGA1151
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium G4620 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 51 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium G4620
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	51 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $154 (MSRP: $86), the Pentium G4620 delivers 24 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2056 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium G4620
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$86
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$154
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$100
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2056
Release DateLaunch date	3 January 2017 (8 years ago)
Release Year	2017
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	desktop
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$100
Manufacturer	Intel
Release Date	3 January 2017 (8 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Performance Ranking Position	2056

Technical Specifications

13 specs

Cores	2
Threads	4
L1 Cache	64 kB (per core)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)
Bus Speed	8 GT/s
Max Frequency	3.7 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	3.7 GHz
Process Technology	14 nm
Max Core Temperature	100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-
Max Case Temperature (TCase)	65 °C