Intel Pentium Gold G6505T socket: LGA 1200
The Intel Pentium Gold G6505T uses the LGA 1200 socket. It is a locked 35 W dual-core Comet Lake processor for compact office systems, with DDR4 memory throughout.
- Socket
- LGA 1200
- Launched
- March 2021
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Comet Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Pentium Gold
- Clocks
- 3.6 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold G6505T specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Skylake (Comet Lake) |
| Clocks | 3.6 GHz fixed, no boost |
| Cache | 4 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 up to 2666 MT/s, two channels, up to 128 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU: PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1200 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium Gold G6505T needs a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 500 series | Z590, H570, B560, H510, Q570, W580 | Works out of the box |
| 400 series: Z490, H470, Q470, W480 | Z490, H470, Q470, W480 | Works out of the box |
| 400 series: B460, H410 | B460, H410 | Works out of the box |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1200.
LGA 1200 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,200 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | April 2020 |
| Memory | DDR4 only |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Pentium Gold G6505T is
The Pentium Gold G6505T is a 2-core desktop processor that Intel released in March 2021 with the Comet Lake refresh range. Its cores run 3.6 GHz fixed with Hyper-Threading for 4 threads and no boost. Cache is 4 MB of Intel Smart Cache.
The chip sits above the G6405T with 100 MHz more fixed clock in the same 35 W envelope. The gain is small but helps single task office work that runs at fixed speed. The 14 nm process and locked multiplier keep cost and heat low for fleets.
Intel UHD Graphics 630 handle display output for office panels. The multiplier is locked. The socket package is FCLGA1200 at 37.5 × 37.5 mm.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The G6505T fits the LGA 1200 socket. Boards with 400 series chipsets (Z490, H470, B460, H410, Q470, W480) accept it with the shipping BIOS. Boards with 500 series chipsets (Z590, H570, B560, H510) also accept it, since the platform keeps Comet Lake support across both series.
Compact office boards with H410 and B460 chipsets pair well when Rocket Lake is not planned. The Intel Z490 chipset compatible list names the G6505T at 3.60 GHz with 4 MB cache as a supported 35 W part. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 2 specifications list the same part for small business systems.
Check slim case cooler height when fitting tiny towers. The 35 W envelope suits low profile coolers that cannot handle 58 W parts.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
The memory controller supports DDR4 up to 2666 MT/s only. Two channels carry up to 128 GB. Small office builds often used 1 by 8 GB DDR4-2666, with a second stick added for dual channel when integrated graphics drive two displays.
The CPU supplies 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes for graphics and storage through the board. Compact systems without a discrete card still use the slots for network and storage expansion. The board specifications state lane sharing between slots.
At 35 W, a low profile cooler with airflow suffices. Mounting uses the 75 mm LGA 1200 pattern from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide. A stock cooler for 35 W parts runs quietly in office use.
Upgrade paths
Against the Intel Core i5-11400, the G6505T trades cores and burst clocks for low cost and low heat. The i5 part suits multitasking with 6 cores, while this dual-core part suits single task seats and terminals. Both share the same socket but target different budgets.
Moving to LGA 1700 needs a new board, new memory for DDR5 builds, and a new cooler bracket. The G6505T fits a front desk PC, a kiosk, or a classroom terminal with integrated graphics.
For used buyers, the T part makes sense when the chassis limits heat. When more threads are needed on the same board, a used i3 of the same era adds cores without changing the platform.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Pentium Gold G6505T use?
It uses LGA 1200, written FCLGA1200 in Intel documents.
How many cores does the Intel Pentium Gold G6505T have?
2 cores with 4 threads at 3.6 GHz fixed and no boost, with 4 MB of Intel Smart Cache.
What memory does the Intel Pentium Gold G6505T support?
DDR4 up to 2666 MT/s in two channels, up to 128 GB. No DDR5 on this platform.
What graphics does the Intel Pentium Gold G6505T include?
Intel UHD Graphics 630 for office panels and basic media playback.
What is the TDP of the Intel Pentium Gold G6505T?
35 W. A low profile cooler with airflow suffices in a slim tower.
Sources and verification
- Intel Z490 Chipset Compatible Products (Intel, lists G6505T 3.60 GHz)
- ThinkCentre M90q Gen 2 Spec (Lenovo, lists G6505T 3.6 GHz)
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