Pentium Gold G5500T

Name: Intel Pentium Gold G5500T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 2.4 (11 reviews)

2 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.2 GHz on FCLGA1151.

2.4 · 11 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.2 GHz

L3 cache

4 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming2

Productivity2

Single-core2

Multi-core8

Power efficiency2

Lab scores

Performance score2

Cores2

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)3.2 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p4 fps

1440p4 fps

4K2 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Coffee Lake
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1151
Release year: 2018
Total cores: 2
Threads: 4
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.2 GHz
Boost clock: 3.2 GHz
Multiplier: 32
L1 cache: 128 KB
L2 cache: 0.5 MB
L3 cache: 4 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2400
Max capacity: 64 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 38.397 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 35W
Max temperature: 88°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $75

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Extensions: AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

People like how it sips power and stays cool for a basic office PC. The common complaint is that it feels too slow if you try to do anything more demanding.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Handles everyday tasks without fuss
Boots and loads programs quickly
Works fine for a basic office PC

Cons

Only two physical cores
Integrated graphics are very weak
No hyperthreading on this model

Verdict

Our verdict on the Pentium Gold G5500T

A low-power dual-core Coffee Lake chip that's fine for basic office work but choked by its two threads.

Get it if you're building a basic office PC or a low-power home server where cost and quiet operation matter most. Skip it if you plan any gaming, video editing, or heavy multitasking—you'll be left wanting.