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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£80
  • Avg. price in US: ~$90
  • PassMark benchmark result: 3856
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: N/A GHz

Intel Pentium Gold G5600 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.6

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%

4.3

Technical Score

10.0%

7.5

User score

Poor
4.3

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%

3.4

Performance

18.0%

4.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

Platform

1.0%

7.1

Integrated Graphics

Poor
7.5

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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

4.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(44)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

Very good
  • 2.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.6

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.1

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    0.0

    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 G5600 is a budget-friendly desktop processor based on the 14nm Coffee Lake architecture, featuring 2 cores and 4 threads with Hyper-Threading technology. It operates at a fixed base frequency of 3.9 GHz without Turbo Boost and includes 4MB of L3 Smart Cache, supporting DDR4-2400 memory and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 at up to 1.1 GHz. Its primary strengths lie in strong single-threaded performance for office tasks, web browsing, and casual gaming, alongside a low 54W TDP for high power efficiency. However, its main drawbacks include a lack of overclocking capabilities, limited multi-core performance compared to quad-core competitors like the Ryzen 3 2200G, and a higher street price relative to similar entry-level chips.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Pentium Gold G5600

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%

3.4

Performance

18.0%

4.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

Platform

1.0%

7.1

Integrated Graphics

4.3
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a technical score of 4.3 points, which is lower than that of 71.5% 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%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

4.0

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.5
(44)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.5
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a user score of 7.49 points, which is lower than that of 90.2% 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.
4.0
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a popularity of 4 points, which is higher than 80.8% 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%

4.6

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

6.2
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 56.1% 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 G5600 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 G5600 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

Intel 300 Series
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 supports Intel 300 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% 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 G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 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

N/A
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 3.9 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a base clock of 2x3.9 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 G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 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

64 KB
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has an L1 cache of 64 KB which is smaller than that of 99.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% 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 G5600 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 G5600 supports memory speeds up to 2,400 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 G5600 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2,400 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 G5600 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 G5600 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% 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 G5600 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 44.3% and equal to that in 8.3%.
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 G5600 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 G5600 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), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1
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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 G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% support configurable TDP.
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Intel Pentium Gold G5600 vs the average processor

  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 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 G5600 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 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 G5600 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 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 G5600 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
  • 3.98x more popular
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 is more popular than the average processor (3.98 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 G5600 is more popular than the average processor (3.98 vs 1,000).3.98 vs 1
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1151 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 G5600 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1151 vs FP2).LGA1151 vs FP2
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 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 G5600 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
  • 3.13x cheaper
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 is cheaper than the average processor (£80 vs £250).
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 is cheaper than the average processor (£80 vs £250).£80 vs £250
  • 11 higher clock multiplier
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (39 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
    When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >33

    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (39 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.39 vs 28
  • Modern CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1151 vs FP2).
  • 11 higher clock multiplier
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a higher clock multiplier than the average processor (39 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 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 G5600 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 ECC memory
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Includes stock cooler
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
  • 15.6% lower boost power
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 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 G5600 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 2 year/s older release date
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has an older release date than the average processor (2018 vs 2020).
    April 2,018
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 46.1% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (793 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 83.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (793 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 63.4% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,856 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 9% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,260 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • No Turbo Boost
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 does not support Turbo Boost, the average processor does.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 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 G5600 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 83.3% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (64 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 20% higher base power
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 46.1% lower single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (793 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 G5600 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (793 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.793 vs 1,471
  • 83.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (793 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 G5600 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (793 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.793 vs 4,793
  • 63.4% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,856 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 G5600 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (3,856 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.3,856 vs 10,532.5
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 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 G5600 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
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 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+

    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
  • 83.3% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (64 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    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

    Intel Pentium Gold G5600 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (64 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.64 KB vs 384 KB
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Pentium Gold G5600?

  • Strong single-threaded performance for its class, beneficial for legacy software and web browsing
  • Supports Hyper-Threading (2 cores / 4 threads), offering a significant uplift over older dual-core Pentiums
  • Very low power consumption (operating at approximately 26W in multi-threaded workloads)
  • Includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630, capable of handling basic 1080p gaming and esports titles
  • Comes with a standard heatsink and pre-applied thermal paste for easy out-of-the-box installation

What customers dislike about Intel Pentium Gold G5600?

  • Poor value proposition compared to similarly priced AMD Ryzen 3 processors that offer four physical cores
  • Lack of AVX instruction support hinders performance in modern creative tasks like video editing and rendering
  • Integrated graphics performance significantly trails behind AMD's Ryzen APU alternatives
  • Locked multiplier prevents any meaningful CPU overclocking
  • Occasional input lag and stuttering observed when multitasking or under heavy system loads

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pcmag.com
12/02/2020
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 Review Would you like a performance comparison table between this model and its closest AMD rivals from that same era? Copy

The Intel Pentium Gold G5600 is a dual-core, four-thread CPU featuring a 3.9GHz base clock and Hyper-Threading, offering competent performance for basic office tasks and web browsing. While excelling in single-threaded tasks, its dual-core architecture struggles with heavy multitasking and modern gaming, according to PCMag. The processor’s primary drawbacks are its, poor value...Read more

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gamersnexus.net
11/05/2018
Intel Pentium G5600 Review vs. 2200G, 2400G, & R3 1300X

The GamersNexus review of the Intel Pentium G5600 highlights it as a dual-core, four-thread CPU with significant performance gains over the G4560, specifically showcasing a 17% uplift in GTA V. A key pro is its exceptional power efficiency, consuming only 21W–26W under load, while a major con is its $95 price point which reduces value compared to cheaper alternatives. When compared...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
12/02/2020
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 - Review 2020 - PCMag UK Are you looking for benchmark results for a specific use case, such as budget gaming or office produ...

The Intel Pentium Gold G5600 is an 8th Generation "Coffee Lake" dual-core processor designed for budget PCs, offering a 3.9GHz fixed clock speed and integrated UHD Graphics 630. It performs well in basic office tasks and single-threaded applications, with the bundled cooler serving as a notable pro. However, the lack of Turbo Boost, weak multi-threaded performance against AMD...Read more

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au.pcmag.com
13/02/2020
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 - Review 2020 - PCMag Australia

The Intel Pentium Gold G5600 is a dual-core, four-thread 8th Generation "Coffee Lake" processor designed for budget business or home office desktops. It features a high 3.9GHz base clock, supports Hyper-Threading, and includes integrated UHD Graphics 630, making it suitable for basic tasks like browsing and word processing. Key pros include strong single-threaded performance for...Read more

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tomshardware.com
24/07/2018
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 And G5400 Review

Tom's Hardware reviews the Intel Pentium Gold G5600 and G5400, noting they bring Hyper-Threading and improved L3 caches to budget "Coffee Lake" processors. Pros include strong per-core performance and low power consumption, ideal for office tasks, while cons include lack of overclocking and weak UHD Graphics 630/610, which require a dedicated GPU for gaming. While the $64 G5400 is...Read more

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CPU-Z Single-Thread Benchmark for Intel Pentium Gold G5600

The CPU-Z benchmark (jvad3x) showcases an Intel Core i7-10700K on a Z490-E motherboard, highlighting a 32GB DDR4 setup designed for solid single-threaded performance and snappy responsiveness. Key pros include the high-end motherboard for stable boost clocks and sufficient memory capacity for multitasking, while the cons are rooted in the aging 10th Gen Comet Lake architecture and...Read more

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tomshw.it
07/08/2018
Office and Productivity Software - Tom's Hardware

The Tom's Hardware review of the Intel Pentium Gold G5600 and G5400 highlights their strong performance in daily office tasks, thanks to high clock speeds and Hyper-Threading. These dual-core chips excel in application responsiveness, often surpassing older Core i3 models, but are limited by a lack of AVX/AVX2 instruction support. While offering low power consumption, the processors...Read more

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tomshw.it
07/08/2018
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 and G5400 Review

The Intel Pentium Gold G5600 and G5400 are high-frequency, dual-core "Coffee Lake" processors featuring Hyper-Threading and a 4MB L3 cache, providing excellent, "snappy" performance for daily office tasks and lightly-threaded workloads. Pros include strong value for budget builders due to low power consumption (54W TDP) and included coolers, while they also offer capable gaming...Read more

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gamersnexus.net
11/05/2018
Intel Pentium G5600 Review vs. 2200G, 2400G, & R3 1300X

The Gamers Nexus review finds the Intel Pentium Gold G5600 is a high-clocked 2C/4T chip offering strong single-core performance and excellent power efficiency (approx. 26W draw). While gaming performance improves over previous generations, the $93 price point makes it difficult to recommend against superior 4-core alternatives like the AMD Ryzen 3 1300X, which often provides an 8%...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
12/02/2020
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 - 2020 Review

The Intel Pentium Gold G5600 is an 8th Generation "Coffee Lake" dual-core, four-thread processor designed for budget home and office use, featuring a 3.9GHz clock speed and integrated UHD Graphics 630. It offers strong single-threaded performance for basic tasks and legacy applications, along with a functional stock cooler. However, the processor faces stiff competition from AMD's...Read more

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tomshardware.com
24/07/2018
Intel Pentium Gold G5600 and G5400 Review: Four Threads for Cheap

The Tom's Hardware review covers the Intel Pentium Gold G5600 and G5400, "Coffee Lake" dual-core processors that utilize Hyper-Threading to deliver four threads for the budget market. Key pros include high clock speeds (3.9 GHz for G5600), strong single-threaded performance for office tasks, and a bundled cooler, though they lack overclocking capability. While the G5600 provides...Read more

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