Pentium Gold G5600

Name: Intel Pentium Gold G5600
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.8 (7 reviews)

2 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.9 GHz on FCLGA1151.

3.8 · 7 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.9 GHz

L3 cache

4 MB

TDP

54W

Socket

FCLGA1151

Performance breakdown

Gaming2

Productivity2

Single-core2

Multi-core8

Power efficiency2

Lab scores

Performance score2

Cores2

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)3.9 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: 3.9 GHz
Boost clock: 3.9 GHz
Multiplier: 39
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): 54W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $93

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it for basic office work and light gaming on a budget. The main gripe is it shows its age quickly with modern multitasking and heavier apps.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Handles daily tasks without fuss
Boots Windows and browsers fast
Plays older games at decent frames

Cons

Only two physical cores
Integrated graphics are very weak
Not worth today's budget builds

Verdict

Our verdict on the Pentium Gold G5600

A dual-core desktop chip with four threads that's fine for basic office tasks but chokes under any real workload.

Get it if you need a cheap, reliable CPU for a basic office PC or HTPC that won't break a sweat on web browsing and video playback. Skip it if you plan to game or do heavy multitasking, as its low core count will choke on modern titles and demanding apps.