Pentium Gold G6505

Name: Intel Pentium Gold G6505
Brand: Intel
Rating: 2.6 (13 reviews)

2 cores · 4 threads · up to 4.2 GHz on FCLGA1200.

2.6 · 13 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.2 GHz

L3 cache

4 MB

TDP

58W

Socket

FCLGA1200

Performance breakdown

Gaming3

Productivity3

Single-core3

Multi-core8

Power efficiency3

Lab scores

Performance score3

Cores2

Threads4

Boost clock (GHz)4.2 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p7 fps

1440p5 fps

4K4 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 630

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 4.2 GHz
Boost clock: 4.2 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): 58W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 3.0
Launch price: $75

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like it for basic office tasks and web browsing without breaking the bank. The common complaint is it feels sluggish with anything beyond light multitasking.

Pros

Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Plays older games just fine
Handles office work without stutter
Boots and loads apps quickly

Cons

Only two cores in 2021
Integrated graphics too weak for gaming
No overclocking support at all

Verdict

Our verdict on the Pentium Gold G6505

A basic dual-core desktop chip for simple office tasks that works fine but feels outdated next to any modern budget alternative.

Get it if you need the cheapest possible chip for a basic office PC or home server where any modern CPU will do the job fine. Skip it if you plan to game, edit video, or run anything more demanding than a web browser and spreadsheets.