Intel Pentium Gold G5500 socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Pentium Gold G5500 uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets. It is a faster dual core chip with Hyper-Threading at 54 W.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 2)
- Launched
- April 2018
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 54 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Pentium Gold
- Clocks
- 3.8 / 3.8 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.8 GHz (no Turbo Boost) |
| Cache | 4 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 54 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 MHz to 1.1 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 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 | Works out of the box |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Works out of the box |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Not supported |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Not supported |
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 Gold G5500 is
The Pentium Gold G5500 raises budget clocks to a fixed 3.8 GHz. It launched in April 2018 at 54 W without Turbo. Intel positions it above G5400 for offices that want snappier response with better graphics.
Four megabytes of cache feed four threads for multitasking. The high fixed clock keeps interaction quick. Hyper-Threading helps background updates during work.
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz improve display output over UHD 610. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2400 ECC suits small offices.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The G5500 fits LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards only. B360 office towers use it with DDR4 for general use. BIOS updates may be needed on early Z370. Revision 1 never supports it.
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB per Intel covers office multitasking. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains board matching.
Single socket desktops are the norm. Another 300 series chip on the same board adds headroom.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB with SSDs gives responsive offices. Start with 8 GB.
Sixteen Gen3 lanes support NVMe while UHD 630 drives monitors. Most builds omit discrete graphics.
54 W cooling from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide suffices.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Pentium Gold G5400 trims clocks to 3.7 GHz with UHD 610 at 58 W. Pentium Gold G5600 raises clocks further at the same 54 W where listed. Both share 300 series boards.
Celeron parts lack threads for multitasking.
Past LGA 1151 the G5500 covers faster budget desks with better graphics.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Pentium Gold G5500 use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards.
How many cores does the G5500 have?
Two cores with Hyper-Threading give four threads. Fixed at 3.8 GHz.
Which graphics does the G5500 include?
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz.
What memory does the G5500 support?
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the G5500 launch?
April 2018.
Sources and verification
- Intel Pentium Gold G5500 Processor specifications (Intel)
- Intel Pentium Gold G5500 specs (TechPowerUp)
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