Intel Core i3-4330T vs Intel Pentium G4600T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i3-4330T records an average benchmark score of 908, while the Intel Pentium G4600T sits at 895. The i3-4330T holds a narrow lead in the database's aggregate measurements.

Q: Are both processors locked or unlocked?

A: Both are multiplier-unlocked false, meaning neither chip offers overclocking headroom. They are fixed-clock desktop parts.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Core i3-4330T has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Pentium G4600T has 3 MB shared. That is a 1 MB difference in favor of the i3.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: No. Both the Core i3-4330T and the Pentium G4600T have ECC memory support listed as false. ECC is not available on either part.

Q: Which CPU has a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Pentium G4600T uses a 14 nm process node, while the Core i3-4330T uses 22 nm. The Pentium is built on the newer, smaller node.

Q: What is the difference in memory support between the two?

A: The Core i3-4330T supports DDR3 memory, while the Pentium G4600T supports DDR4. Both run dual-channel memory buses, but the Pentium also lists a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and sockets, which shapes their entire platform compatibility. The Core i3-4330T is a Haswell part, built on the 22 nm node, and uses Intel Socket 1150. The Pentium G4600T is Kaby Lake, built on the 14 nm node, and uses Intel Socket 1151. This means the i3-4330T pairs with older 9-series or 8-series chipsets, while the Pentium G4600T requires a 100-series or 200-series motherboard.

Both chips have the same core and thread configuration: 2 cores and 4 threads. Base clock is identical at 3.00 GHz, and neither has a boost clock. The architectural split shows up in cache and memory. The Core i3-4330T carries 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Pentium G4600T has 3 MB. L1 and L2 caches are the same: 64 KB per core and 256 KB per core respectively.

Memory support is a major divider. The i3-4330T uses DDR3, while the Pentium G4600T uses DDR4 and lists a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Core i3 does not have a memory bandwidth figure in the database. The Pentium also specifies PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the i3 only lists PCIe Gen 3 without lane details.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i3-4330T uses Intel HD 4600, while the Pentium G4600T uses Intel HD 630. Transistor count and die size are listed for the i3 (1,400 million transistors, 177 mm²), while the Pentium has no figures for either. The Pentium is listed as active production, while the i3 has no production status. Release dates are about three and a half years apart: the i3 launched in August 2013, the Pentium in January 2017.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison goes to the Core i3-4330T. The margins are small, but consistent across all five Cinebench tests.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i3-4330T scores 265 against the Pentium's 262. That is a 1.1% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20 multi-core, the i3 scores 1108 versus 1092, a 1.5% advantage. The single-core tests tell a similar story: R20 single-core shows 156 for the i3 and 154 for the Pentium, a 1.3% gap. In Cinebench R23, the i3 takes multi-core at 2639 versus 2602, a 1.4% lead, and single-core at 372 versus 367, also 1.4%.

The overall win count is 5 for the i3-4330T and 0 for the Pentium G4600T. The largest margin is the 1.5% difference in Cinebench R20 multi-core. The closest is the 1.1% gap in Cinebench R15 multi-core. In absolute terms, the biggest point difference is 37 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the smallest is 2 points in Cinebench R15 multi-core.

These results show a processor that wins consistently but not decisively. The i3-4330T is ahead in every measured workload, yet the Pentium G4600T is close enough that real-world differences will be hard to notice outside synthetic benchmarks. The percentile ranking for both is identical at 24, placing them in the same tier among all CPUs in the database.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs share core count, thread count, base clock, TDP, and ECC support, but nearly everything else differs.

• Socket: Intel Socket 1150 (i3-4330T) vs Intel Socket 1151 (G4600T)
• Architecture: Haswell vs Kaby Lake
• Process Node: 22 nm vs 14 nm
• Transistors: 1,400 million vs not listed
• Die Size: 177 mm² vs not listed
• L3 Cache: 4 MB shared vs 3 MB shared
• Memory Support: DDR3 vs DDR4
• Memory Bandwidth: not listed vs 38.4 GB/s
• Integrated Graphics: Intel HD 4600 vs Intel HD 630
• Release Date: 2013-08-31 vs 2017-01-02
• Production Status: not listed vs Active
• PCIe: Gen 3 vs Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only)

The Core i3 has a larger L3 cache and more transistors on a bigger die. The Pentium counters with a smaller process node, newer architecture, faster memory type, and a higher-spec integrated GPU. The Pentium also has a listed memory bandwidth figure, which the i3 lacks. Both are 35 W TDP parts with no turbo capability.

The Verdict

The data puts the Core i3-4330T ahead in every recorded benchmark. It wins all five Cinebench tests, from R15 to R23, in both single-core and multi-core. The average benchmark score also favors the i3: 908 versus 895. The percentile ranking ties at 24, but the head-to-head results are unambiguous.

Who should pick the Core i3-4330T? Anyone building on Socket 1150 with DDR3 memory who wants the slightly faster CPU in this comparison. The i3 wins every test, even if the margins are thin. Its larger 4 MB L3 cache and higher transistor count appear to give it a small edge in the database's Cinebench measurements.

Who should pick the Pentium G4600T? Anyone starting a new build on Socket 1151 with DDR4 memory. The Pentium is the newer platform, uses a smaller 14 nm process, and has a memory bandwidth advantage at 38.4 GB/s. It loses every benchmark, but the losses are minor: the biggest deficit is 1.5%, and the smallest is 1.1%. For a platform decision, the Pentium's newer socket and memory support may outweigh a 1% to 1.5% performance gap.

The verdict from the data is simple: the i3-4330T is the faster chip, the Pentium G4600T is the newer platform. The performance difference is small enough that the choice should come down to motherboard and memory compatibility.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i3-4330T wins in every benchmark category recorded. It takes Cinebench R15 multi-core at 265, R20 multi-core at 1108, R20 single-core at 156, R23 multi-core at 2639, and R23 single-core at 372. If the task is strictly maximizing Cinebench scores on a Socket 1150 build, the i3 is the clear pick.

The Pentium G4600T does not win a single head-to-head benchmark. Its best showing is in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it trails by only 1.1%. It comes closest in the older test, but still loses. The Pentium's advantages are not in benchmark scores but in platform features: DDR4 memory support with 38.4 GB/s bandwidth, a 14 nm process, and the Intel HD 630 integrated graphics.

For use cases like office work, web browsing, or light media tasks, either CPU will perform similarly based on the close scores. The i3-4330T gives you a slight edge in raw compute, while the Pentium G4600T gives you access to a modern socket with DDR4 and an updated iGPU. If you already own a Socket 1150 motherboard and DDR3 RAM, the i3-4330T is the better choice from the benchmark data. If you are assembling a new system on Socket 1151, the Pentium G4600T is the sensible platform pick, and the performance penalty is minimal.