Intel Pentium Gold G5600 socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Pentium Gold G5600 uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets. It is the fastest Coffee Lake Pentium at a fixed 3.9 GHz.
- 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
- 3.9 / 3.9 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.9 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 G5600 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 G5600 is
The Pentium Gold G5600 tops Coffee Lake Pentium clocks at a fixed 3.9 GHz. It launched in April 2018 at 54 W without Turbo. Intel targets budget towers that want maximum single thread speed without more cores.
Four megabytes of cache support office threads. The high fixed clock keeps interaction brisk. Hyper-Threading covers background tasks during calls.
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz handle office displays. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2400 ECC fits small offices.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The G5600 fits LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards only. B360 towers use it for snappy basics. Early Z370 may need an update. Revision 1 never works.
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB per Intel suits four thread use. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide details revisions.
Single socket budget towers are standard. Another 300 series chip on the same board changes the balance.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB with SSDs gives quick basics. Start with 8 GB.
Sixteen Gen3 lanes feed storage while integrated graphics drive monitors. Most builds skip discrete cards.
54 W stock cooling from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide handles office heat.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Pentium Gold G5500 trims to 3.8 GHz for slightly lower cost. Core i3 parts add cache and Turbo where listed. Both share 300 series boards.
Celeron parts lack Hyper-Threading for multitasking.
Past LGA 1151 the G5600 covers fastest Pentium desks with graphics.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Pentium Gold G5600 use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards.
How many cores does the G5600 have?
Two cores with Hyper-Threading give four threads. Fixed at 3.9 GHz.
Which graphics does the G5600 include?
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz.
What memory does the G5600 support?
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the G5600 launch?
April 2018.
Sources and verification
- Intel Pentium Gold G5600 Processor specifications (Intel)
- Intel Pentium Gold G5600 specs (TechPowerUp)
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