Pentium Gold G6405T

Name: Intel Pentium Gold G6405T
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.2 (8 reviews)

2 cores · 4 threads · up to 3.5 GHz on FCLGA1200.

3.2 · 8 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

3.5 GHz

L3 cache

4 MB

TDP

35W

Socket

FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming2

Productivity2

Single-core2

Multi-core8

Power efficiency2

Lab scores

Performance score2

Cores2

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)3.5 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: Comet Lake-R
Process node: 14 nm
Socket: FCLGA1200
Release year: 2021
Total cores: 2
Threads: 4
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 610

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 3.5 GHz
Boost clock: 3.5 GHz
L1 cache: 128 KB
L2 cache: 0.5 MB
L3 cache: 4 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4-2666
Max capacity: 128 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 41.6 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 35W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $64

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Folks say it's a solid budget pick that sips power for basic office builds. The main gripe is it feels sluggish for anything beyond light multitasking.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Handles everyday tasks without fuss
Plays nice with older motherboards
Great for a cheap office PC

Cons

Only dual-core in 2021
Integrated graphics is very basic
No overclocking support at all

Verdict

Our verdict on the Pentium Gold G6405T

A low-power dual-core CPU for basic office work, held back by its two-core limit and aging architecture.

Get it if you need a cheap, low-power chip for a basic office PC or home server that barely sips electricity and runs cool. Skip it if you plan to do any gaming, video editing, or multitasking beyond web browsing and documents.