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  • Avg. price: ~£35
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3854
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: ?

Intel Pentium Gold G5500 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.1

Technical Score

10.0%

7.2

User score

Poor
4.1

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.0

Performance

18.0%

4.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.4

Platform

1.0%

7.0

Integrated Graphics

Poor
7.2

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

3.6

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.6

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.1

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    9.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.1

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Pentium Gold G5500 is a budget-friendly Coffee Lake desktop processor featuring 2 cores and 4 threads with a high base clock speed of 3.8 GHz and no turbo boost. It includes 4 MB of L3 cache, a 54W TDP, and supports up to 64 GB of DDR4-2400 memory and ECC error-correction, which is rare for entry-level chips. Its main advantages are excellent power efficiency, strong single-threaded performance for everyday tasks, and an integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 capable of supporting 4K resolution at 60Hz. However, its primary drawbacks include a limited core count that struggles with modern multi-threaded workloads, a lack of overclocking potential, and diminishing value compared to newer Core i3 or Ryzen alternatives.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Pentium Gold G5500

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.0

Performance

18.0%

4.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.4

Platform

1.0%

7.0

Integrated Graphics

4.1
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a technical score of 4.07 points, which is lower than that of 78.8% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

8.8

User reviews

30.0%

3.6

Popularity

User score:
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7.2
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a user score of 7.21 points, which is lower than that of 94% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
3.6
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a popularity of 3.6 points, which is higher than 79.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.4

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.1
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 61% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

desktop
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 56% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

LGA1151
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 uses the LGA1151 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 60.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Z390, Z370, Q370, H370, B365, B360, H310
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports Z390, Z370, Q370, H370, B365, B360, H310 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 57.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

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CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 3.8 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a base clock of 2x3.8 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

128 KB
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports memory speeds up to 2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

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Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel Pentium Gold G5500 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 44.3% of processors and equal to that in 8.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 79.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

54 W
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a TDP of 54 W which is higher than that of 62.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

54 W
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a base power of 54 W which is higher than that of 62.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

54 W
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a boost power of 54 W which is lower than that of 62.1% of processors and equal to that of 4% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Pentium Gold G5500 vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
    What it is: A stock CPU cooler is included in the box with the processor.
    When it matters: When total build cost matters and you need to know whether separate cooling must be bought right away.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Allows memory speeds beyond official stock settings through manual tuning or profile-based overclocking.
    When it matters: When you want to push RAM performance higher than stock support allows, especially in enthusiast or gaming builds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².126 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 3.56x more popular
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 is more popular than the average processor (3.56 vs 1.000).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
    When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 is more popular than the average processor (3.56 vs 1.000).3.56 vs 1
  • 7.14x cheaper
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 is cheaper than the average processor (£35 vs £250).£35 vs £250
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,151 vs FP2).
  • 10 higher clock multiplier
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (38 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 15.6% lower boost power
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (54 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.

Total
Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has an older release date than the average processor (2,018 vs 2,020).
    April 2018
  • 71.8% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (786 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 46.6% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (786 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 83.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (786 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 63.4% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,854 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 9.1% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,258 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (37.5 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 20% higher base power
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a higher base power draw than the average processor (54 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 71.8% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (786 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (786 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.786 vs 2,783
  • 46.6% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (786 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (786 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.786 vs 1,471
  • 83.6% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (786 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (786 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.786 vs 4,793
  • 63.4% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,854 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,854 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,854 vs 10,532.5
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Pentium Gold G5500 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
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What customers like about Intel Pentium Gold G5500?

  • Reliable for everyday office tasks and light web browsing
  • Strong single-core performance compared to some older i5 models
  • Low power consumption (54W TDP) makes it easy to cool with stock solutions
  • Supports ECC memory, which is rare for budget consumer-grade chips
  • Hyper-threading provides 4 threads, improving minor multitasking over older dual-core Pentiums
  • Includes integrated UHD Graphics 630 capable of 4K support at 60Hz

What customers dislike about Intel Pentium Gold G5500?

  • Poor value compared to competitors like the Ryzen 3 2200G which offers better multi-core and GPU performance
  • Significant stuttering and freezing in modern or CPU-intensive games
  • Only 2 physical cores, which severely limits modern multitasking and heavy productivity
  • Locked multiplier prevents any meaningful overclocking
  • Poor performance in multi-threaded benchmarks compared to contemporary i3 and i5 processors
  • Integrated graphics are insufficient for anything beyond basic indie or very light gaming

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CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Pentium Gold G5500 (1T)

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D benchmarked at valid.x86.fr/bench/nyqbrm showcases a Zen 5-based 8-core, 16-thread CPU achieving roughly 819 single-thread and 8,630 multi-thread scores in CPU-Z, marking a ~17.5% single-threaded and ~29% multi-threaded performance increase over the 7800X3D. Proving to be the new gaming leader, the 9800X3D utilizes second-generation 3D V-Cache technology...Read more

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Intel Pentium Gold G5500 @ 3.80GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Pentium Gold G5500 is an 8th-gen "Coffee Lake" dual-core processor operating at 3.80 GHz, designed for entry-level computing. Key pros include the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 for 4K support and efficient 54W TDP, alongside support for DDR4-2400 and ECC memory. Its solid single-thread performance (2,258 PassMark) makes it responsive for office tasks, but it lacks...Read more

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Intel Pentium Gold G5500 BX80684G5500 - UserBenchmark

The Intel Pentium Gold G5500 is a "Coffee Lake" dual-core, 3.8 GHz processor designed for entry-level tasks, utilizing Hyper-Threading for improved multitasking. Key strengths include strong single-core performance for daily computing and integrated UHD Graphics 630 capable of 4K display. However, the chip lacks Turbo Boost, is limited in heavy, multi-threaded workloads, and faces...Read more

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06/08/2018
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 (Desktop Processor) Review

The Intel Pentium Gold G5500 is identified as a budget-friendly, 8th Gen "Coffee Lake" processor (2 cores/4 threads, 3.8 GHz) suitable for basic office and home computing. While offering solid single-core performance, its low core count limits multitasking capabilities, restricting it to "low-end" tasks. A key strength is the integrated UHD Graphics 630, which capably manages 4K...Read more

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12/06/2026
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 3.80GHz Processor

The Intel Pentium Gold G5500 is a 14nm Coffee Lake dual-core processor operating at 3.80GHz with 4MB of cache and a 54W TDP, designed for LGA 1151 socket 300-series motherboards. It offers strong single-threaded performance for office tasks and 4K media, with the advantage of supporting ECC memory for system stability. While energy-efficient and capable of running cool with stock...Read more

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07/08/2018
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 and G5400 Review (Note: This comprehensive test includes the G5500 as a direct benchmark comparison for the Coffee Lake serie...

The Intel Pentium Gold G5600 (3.9 GHz) and G5400 (3.7 GHz) are dual-core, four-thread "Coffee Lake" processors targeting budget desktops with high clock speeds and 4 MB of L3 cache. Pros include excellent single-threaded performance and an aggressive $64 price point for the G5400, making it ideal for budget office PCs or entry-level gaming when paired with a discrete GPU. However,...Read more

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