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Pentium Gold G6500T

2 cores · 4 threads · up to on FCLGA1200.

2.7 · 12 votes

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Cores
2
Threads
4
Boost
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)

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
Process node
14 nm
Socket
FCLGA1200
Release year
2020
Total cores
2
Threads
4
Integrated graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Clocks & cache
Base clock
3.5 GHz
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
Technologies
Instruction sets
SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Extensions
AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d
Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Fans say it's a cheap, cool-running chip perfect for a basic office PC or HTPC. The main gripe is it feels slow for anything beyond light web browsing and word processing.

Pros
  • Sips power, stays whisper quiet
  • Handles everyday tasks without fuss
  • Boots up and opens apps quickly
  • Works fine with basic office software
Cons
  • Just two cores in 2020
  • No hyperthreading for this chip
  • Integrated graphics is very weak
Verdict

Our verdict on the Pentium Gold G6500T

A basic dual-core desktop chip from Intel, fine for office work but no match for modern multitasking.

Get it if you're building a basic office PC or home server that needs to run cool and quiet on a tight budget. Skip it if you want to game or do any real multitasking, as the low core count will choke on modern tasks.

Buy it if…

  • You need a super power-efficient office PC that won't heat up the room.
  • You're building a tiny home server that sips electricity 24/7.
  • You want a cheap, low-power CPU for a basic kids' homework computer.
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