Pentium Gold G5420T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium Gold G5420T

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Pentium Gold G5420T based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,813 Rank: 1015
Rank Name Score Visual
1011 Core i3-4130 4,820
+0.1%
1012 Core i5-3450S 4,818
+0.1%
1013 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,815
+0%
1014 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,815
+0%
1015 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,813
1016 Core i3-6157U 4,813
+0%
1017 Pentium G3440 4,813
+0%
1018 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,811
+-0%
1019 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,809
-0.1%
1020 Core i5-3550 4,807
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium Gold G5420T based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,687 Rank: 980
Rank Name Score Visual
976 Core i7-3615QM 4,690
+0.1%
977 Core i7-3630QM 4,689
+0%
978 FX-6350 4,689
+0%
979 Core i3-1115G4E 4,689
+0%
980 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,687
981 Core i3-9100T 4,686
+-0%
982 Core i7-2760QM 4,686
+-0%
983 Core i5-3450 4,686
+-0%
984 Core i5-3470S 4,686
+-0%
985 Core i5-4440 4,686
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium Gold G5420T based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,897 Rank: 1007
Rank Name Score Visual
1003 Core i3-6167U 4,901
+0.1%
1004 Core i3-7130U 4,900
+0.1%
1005 Core i7-4600U 4,899
+0%
1006 Core M 5Y51 4,898
+0%
1007 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,897
1008 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,897
+0%
1009 Core i5-2500S 4,895
+-0%
1010 FX-4170 4,895
+-0%
1011 Core i5-2560M 4,894
-0.1%
1012 Core m3-8100Y 4,894
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Pentium Gold G5420T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,562 Rank: 1107
Rank Name Score Visual
1103 Core i5-7267U 4,563
+0%
1104 Pentium G3470 4,563
+0%
1105 A8-6500 4,563
+0%
1106 Xeon E5430 4,563
+0%
1107 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,562
1108 Core i7-6660U 4,562
+0%
1109 Xeon E5472 4,562
+0%
1110 A8-5500B 4,562
+0%
1111 Core i3-1000NG4 4,562
+0%
1112 Core i3-7100T 4,561
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium Gold G5420T based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,542 Rank: 1090
Rank Name Score Visual
1086 Athlon II X4 555 4,543
+0%
1087 Phenom II X4 955 4,543
+0%
1088 Xeon X5460 4,543
+0%
1089 Athlon X4 840 4,543
+0%
1090 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,542
1091 Core i5-7267U 4,542
+0%
1092 Core i3-8145U 4,542
+0%
1093 Core i3-4330 4,542
+0%
1094 Phenom II X4 850 4,542
+0%
1095 FX-4320 4,542
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium Gold G5420T based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,548 Rank: 1113
Rank Name Score Visual
1109 Xeon L5638 4,550
+0%
1110 Core i3-2125 4,549
+0%
1111 Xeon L5520 4,549
+0%
1112 Pentium J6426 4,549
+0%
1113 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,548
1114 Core i5-3470T 4,548
+0%
1115 Core i3-3225 4,548
+0%
1116 Core i5-4200M 4,548
+0%
1117 Core i7-4600U 4,548
+0%
1118 Core i7-4510U 4,548
+0%

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Pentium Gold G5420T Details

The Intel Pentium Gold G5420T stands out as a power-efficient, budget-friendly processor designed for mainstream desktop use. Released in 2017, this CPU is now considered an older device, but it remains relevant in entry-level systems due to its balanced performance and low thermal design power. Built on Intel's Coffee Lake microarchitecture and manufactured on a 14 nm process, the G5420T features a dual-core, quad-thread configuration enabled by Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle multitasking workloads with moderate efficiency. With a base clock speed of 3.2 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.2 GHz, it delivers consistent performance for everyday computing tasks.

The processor includes a 4 MiB L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, supporting faster data access and reduced latency. It operates at a base TDP of 35 W, which drops to 25 W at lower frequencies, making it ideal for compact or fanless systems. The G5420T supports DDR4-2400 memory across two channels and can handle up to 64 GB of RAM, providing sufficient memory bandwidth for general productivity and light multimedia applications. It uses the LGA-1151 socket and is compatible with Intel 300-series chipsets, ensuring broad motherboard support for its generation.

One of the most notable features of the G5420T is its integrated UHD Graphics 610 GPU, which runs at 350 MHz with a burst frequency of up to 1.05 GHz. The GPU includes 12 execution units and supports up to three displays, making it suitable for basic video playback, office work, and casual gaming. The processor also supports a range of advanced technologies, including AES-NI, AVX2, and Intel Virtualization Technology, enhancing security, encryption, and virtualization capabilities. It also supports ECC memory, which is uncommon in budget CPUs, offering enhanced reliability in business environments.

In benchmark testing, the G5420T achieves an Overall Score of 4813, ranking it #1015 of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 4897 (#1007), indicating strong performance in applications that rely on single-threaded efficiency. The Multicore Score of 4687 places it at #980, showing it can handle multi-threaded tasks reasonably well for its class. While it trails behind modern high-end CPUs, the G5420T holds its own against older mainstream processors like the Core i5-4440 and Core i3-9100T, and it outperforms some of its contemporaries in the Pentium and Celeron lineups.

As of March 2026, the Pentium Gold G5420T remains a viable option for users seeking a reliable, low-power CPU for basic desktop computing, media consumption, and light office work. Its combination of integrated graphics, ECC support, and efficient power consumption makes it a practical choice for budget systems, small form factor builds, or business environments where cost and energy efficiency are priorities.
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Intel Pentium Gold G5420T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium Gold G5420T
Family: Pentium
Series: 5000
Model Number: G5420T
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3200 MHz
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake S
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: 300
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W
Release Price: $64.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 4 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 610
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 126 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT
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