Intel Pentium G4560 socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Pentium G4560 uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 1 boards with 100 and 200 series chipsets. It is a dual core chip with Hyper-Threading at 3.5 GHz for budget towers.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 1)
- Launched
- January 2017
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 54 W
- Codename
- Kaby Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Pentium
- Clocks
- 3.5 / 3.5 GHz
Intel Pentium G4560 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.5 GHz base, no Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 54 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2133/2400 and DDR3L 1333/1600, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 610 (350 MHz base, up to 1050 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium G4560 needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Not supported |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Not supported |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Works out of the box |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Needs a BIOS update Needs a BIOS update before a 7th Gen processor will start. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Pentium G4560 is
The Pentium G4560 is a two core, four thread desktop processor from Kaby Lake. It launched in January 2017 with a fixed 3.5 GHz at 54 W. Two cores with Hyper-Threading made it the budget favorite of its year, since threads helped gaming and multitasking far beyond Celeron dual cores.
Three megabytes of cache feed office work and entry gaming with a discrete card. The fixed 3.5 GHz gives strong single thread pace for the price. Fifty four watts fit stock tower cooling.
HD Graphics 610 with 12 execution units from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz covers setup and office displays. Gamers pair it with an entry card, since integrated graphics handle setup rather than play. Hardware decode keeps streaming smooth.
On 14 nm the G4560 became known for value against Core i3 parts with similar threads. Intel listed it near $64 tray pricing. Locked multiplier keeps it a stock clock part.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The G4560 fits LGA 1151 revision 1 only. B250 and H270 boards accept it natively, while H110 may need a BIOS update. Three hundred series boards never support Kaby Lake Pentiums.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers revision gaps. Budget B250 boards pair it with DDR4 for gaming towers with entry cards.
The Pentium Intel Pentium G4600 adds 100 MHz on the same socket. The low power G4560T is the 35 W alternative for small cases.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2133/2400 or DDR3L up to 64 GB in two channels is the support. Dual channel DDR4-2400 near 38.4 GB per sec helps minimum frame times with a discrete GPU. Two modules beat one for gaming.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes feed a single graphics slot at x16 or split for NVMe. Entry gaming towers use one card plus a SATA SSD. Integrated graphics cover second displays.
Fifty four watts work with stock coolers on the 75 mm pattern shared with LGA 1155, 1150 and LGA 1200. Case airflow matters more than cooler brand here.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket Core i3-7100 adds cache and clocks, while Core i5-7400 moves to four cores. Both reuse board and DDR4. A used Core i7-7700 adds threads for heavier multitasking.
Past revision 1 a new board is required. Gamers usually upgrade the graphics card before the CPU on G4560 builds.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Pentium G4560 use?
It uses LGA 1151 revision 1 on 100 and 200 series boards.
How many cores does the G4560 have?
Two cores with four threads at a fixed 3.5 GHz and 54 W.
What graphics are in the G4560?
Intel HD Graphics 610 from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz.
When did the G4560 launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake desktop lineup.
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