Intel Pentium G4600T socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Pentium G4600T uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 1 boards with 100 and 200 series chipsets. It is a dual core chip with Hyper-Threading at 3.0 GHz for low power towers.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 1)
- Launched
- January 2017
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Kaby Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Pentium
- Clocks
- 3.0 / 3.0 GHz
Intel Pentium G4600T specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.0 GHz base, no Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2133/2400 and DDR3L 1333/1600, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, 16 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 (350 MHz base, up to 1050 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium G4600T needs a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket. The table shows which chipset series accept it.
| Series | Chipsets | Support |
|---|---|---|
| 300 series: B365 and Z390 | Z390, B365 | Not supported |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Not supported |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Works out of the box |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Needs a BIOS update Needs a BIOS update before a 7th Gen processor will start. |
Board makers publish a CPU support list for every model. Check it for your exact board before buying. Chipset details for LGA 1151.
LGA 1151 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,151 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 37.5 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2015 |
| Memory | DDR4 on most boards (some early boards use DDR3L). DDR4 only on the second revision |
| Cooler mounting holes | 75 × 75 mm |
What the Pentium G4600T is
The Pentium G4600T is a two core, four thread desktop processor from Kaby Lake. It launched in January 2017 with a fixed 3.0 GHz at 35 W. Two cores with Hyper-Threading and HD 630 graphics cover office towers where graphics pace and threads both help.
Three megabytes of cache feed multitasking with office suites. The fixed 3.0 GHz leads low power Pentium parts for responsive desktops. Thirty five watts suit small cases and always on terminals.
HD Graphics 630 with 24 execution units from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz is the step above HD 610. Extra units help 4K output and light photo work. Hardware decode keeps media loads low.
On 14 nm the G4600T tops low power Kaby Lake Pentiums above the G4560T. Makers use it for quiet office towers. Locked multiplier removes tuning.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The G4600T fits LGA 1151 revision 1 only. Two hundred series boards accept it natively, while 100 series may need a BIOS update. Revision 2 boards never support it.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains board generations. Low power mini ITX designs pair it with DDR4 for silent service.
The Pentium Intel Pentium G4560T is the lower clock sibling on the same socket. The 51 W Intel Pentium G4600 adds sustained pace where power allows it.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2133/2400 or DDR3L up to 64 GB in two channels is the memory support. Dual channel pairs help HD 630 output. SSDs transform office feel more than 100 MHz here.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes support a single graphics slot or NVMe storage. Most towers use integrated displays for two or three monitors. Low profile 35 W coolers cover the fixed load.
The 75 mm cooler pattern matches LGA 1155, 1150 and LGA 1200. Compact bodies need airflow for sustained office loads.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket Core i3-7300 adds cache and clocks, while Core i5-7400 brings four cores. Both reuse board and memory.
Beyond revision 1 a new board is needed. Storage and memory upgrades usually come first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Pentium G4600T use?
It uses LGA 1151 revision 1 on 100 and 200 series boards.
How many cores does the G4600T have?
Two cores with four threads at a fixed 3.0 GHz and 35 W.
What graphics are in the G4600T?
Intel HD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz.
When did the G4600T launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake desktop lineup.
Sources and verification
- Intel Pentium Processor G4600T specifications (Intel)
- Intel Pentium G4600T specifications (ServerTechCentral)
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