Pentium Gold G6605

Name: Intel Pentium Gold G6605
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.3 (14 reviews)

2 cores · 4 threads · up to 4.3 GHz on FCLGA1200.

3.3 · 14 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

4.3 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)4.3 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: 4.3 GHz
Boost clock: 4.3 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: $86

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like its surprising speed for basic tasks and low power draw. The common complaint is it struggles with anything beyond simple multitasking and feels outdated fast.

Pros

Cheap entry into modern motherboards
Surprisingly zippy for office tasks
Integrated graphics saves on GPU cost
Sips power, runs cool enough

Cons

Only two physical cores
Alder Lake i3 outperforms it
No integrated graphics option

Verdict

Our verdict on the Pentium Gold G6605

The Intel Pentium Gold G6605 is a basic dual-core desktop CPU with hyperthreading, held back by its age and limited multitasking ability.

Get it if you need a cheap, basic office PC that boots fast and handles web browsing and documents without fuss. Skip it if you want to game, edit video, or run anything more demanding than spreadsheets.