Pentium Gold G5600

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium Gold G5600

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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 G5600 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,406 Rank: 547
Rank Name Score Visual
543 Xeon Silver 4216 5,415
+0.2%
544 Ryzen 7 1700 5,412
+0.1%
545 Core i5-6585R 5,411
+0.1%
546 Xeon Gold 6134 5,409
+0.1%
547 Pentium Gold G5600 5,406
548 Core i5-10500 5,406
+0%
549 Core i7-1165G7 5,406
+0%
550 Xeon E-2288G 5,405
+-0%
551 Ryzen 5 1600X 5,405
+-0%
552 Core i7-1068NG7 5,405
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium Gold G5600 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,673 Rank: 997
Rank Name Score Visual
993 Xeon E3-1245 4,679
+0.1%
994 FX-8300 4,677
+0.1%
995 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 4,676
+0.1%
996 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,676
+0.1%
997 Pentium Gold G5600 4,673
998 Core i7-2860QM 4,673
+0%
999 FX-6300 4,673
+0%
1000 Xeon E3-1290 4,673
+0%
1001 FX-8370 4,671
+-0%
1002 Core i3-1005G1 4,670
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium Gold G5600 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,894 Rank: 313
Rank Name Score Visual
309 AMD Ryzen 5 1600X 5,898
+0.1%
310 Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX 5,898
+0.1%
311 Core i3-10320 5,897
+0.1%
312 Xeon E3-1245 v6 5,895
+0%
313 Pentium Gold G5600 5,894
314 FX-9370 5,888
-0.1%
315 Core i5-8600 5,885
-0.2%
316 Core i7-10875H 5,882
-0.2%
317 Ryzen 7 5800U 5,882
-0.2%
318 Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G 5,879
-0.3%

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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 G5600 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,582 Rank: 1018
Rank Name Score Visual
1014 Core i3-7300 4,583
+0%
1015 Core i5-2300 4,583
+0%
1016 A10-6790K 4,583
+0%
1017 Core i5-760 4,583
+0%
1018 Pentium Gold G5600 4,582
1019 Core i3-6320 4,582
+0%
1020 A10-5800B 4,582
+0%
1021 Pentium Gold G6405 4,582
+0%
1022 Core i7-7567U 4,581
+-0%
1023 Core i5-7260U 4,581
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium Gold G5600 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,565 Rank: 1011
Rank Name Score Visual
1007 Core i7-2635QM 4,566
+0%
1008 Core i3-6300 4,566
+0%
1009 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,566
+0%
1010 Xeon W3520 4,566
+0%
1011 Pentium Gold G5600 4,565
1012 Pentium Gold G5500 4,565
+0%
1013 Core i5-2320 4,565
+0%
1014 Xeon X3450 4,564
+-0%
1015 Pentium G4620 4,563
+-0%
1016 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,562
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium Gold G5600 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,560 Rank: 1070
Rank Name Score Visual
1066 Core i3-4330T 4,564
+0.1%
1067 Core i3-4160T 4,563
+0.1%
1068 Core i3-6100TE 4,561
+0%
1069 Athlon 3000G 4,561
+0%
1070 Pentium Gold G5600 4,560
1071 Core i3-7130U 4,560
+0%
1072 Core i3-6100H 4,560
+0%
1073 Core i7-5600U 4,560
+0%
1074 Core i7-5550U 4,560
+0%
1075 Pentium Gold G5400 4,559
+-0%

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Pentium Gold G5600 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Pentium Gold G5600 remains a budget-oriented desktop processor, positioned firmly in the entry-level segment of Intel's lineup. Launched in April 2018, it is based on the Coffee Lake architecture and built on a 14 nm process node, making it over seven years old by modern standards. Despite its age, the G5600 continues to offer a balanced mix of performance and efficiency, primarily due to its integrated UHD Graphics 630 and support for modern memory standards. It is part of Intel’s Pentium Gold series, designed to provide affordable computing power for general office use, light multimedia tasks, and casual gaming. The processor’s 54 W TDP ensures it remains energy-efficient and suitable for systems without aggressive cooling solutions.

The Pentium Gold G5600 features two physical cores and four threads, thanks to Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, which allows it to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. It operates at a base frequency of 3.9 GHz, with no turbo boost capability, and includes a 4 MB L3 cache and 0.5 MB of L2 cache, supporting a 2400 MT/s DDR4 memory interface across two channels. This configuration enables a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, sufficient for basic productivity applications but limiting in bandwidth-intensive scenarios. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4 memory and is compatible with the LGA-1151 socket, making it suitable for 300 series chipsets. Its integrated UHD Graphics 630 GPU runs at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost up to 1.1 GHz, supporting up to three displays and offering adequate performance for HD video playback and light graphical workloads.

The G5600 supports a wide range of modern features, including AES-NI for encryption, AVX and AVX2 for accelerated computing, and Intel’s virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, which are essential for running virtual machines efficiently. It also supports ECC memory, a rare feature for consumer-grade CPUs, making it slightly more appealing for small business or workstation environments. The processor includes Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep Technology for dynamic power management and features a locked multiplier, limiting overclocking potential. Despite its modest specifications, it remains relevant in low-cost builds and legacy systems.

In terms of benchmark performance, the Pentium Gold G5600 scores 5,406 in the overall Passmark benchmark, ranking #547 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5,894 (#313) and a multicore score of 4,673 (#997). These results place it above older mainstream CPUs like the Core i7-3610QM and the FX-8370, but well behind modern mid-range and high-end processors. While its single-core performance is competitive for its segment, its multicore performance lags significantly, as expected from a two-core design. The processor competes with similarly positioned models like the Core i3-1005G1 and FX-9370, but it is outpaced by current-generation offerings in both single and multi-threaded workloads.

In conclusion, the Intel Pentium Gold G5600 is best suited for users requiring a reliable, low-cost CPU for everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. Its integrated graphics and ECC memory support offer some value, but its age and limited core count make it unsuitable for demanding applications like video editing, 3D rendering, or gaming. For new builds, it is largely obsolete, but it remains a viable option in budget systems or as a replacement in existing machines where upgrading is not feasible.
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Intel Pentium Gold G5600

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium Gold G5600
Family: Pentium
Series: 5000
Model Number: G5600
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 39x (locked)
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: 54 W
Release Price: $93.00

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 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

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 TXT VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT TSX
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