Intel Pentium G4620 socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Pentium G4620 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 3.7 GHz for office towers.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 1)
- Launched
- January 2017
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 51 W
- Codename
- Kaby Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Pentium
- Clocks
- 3.7 / 3.7 GHz
Intel Pentium G4620 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Kaby Lake on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.7 GHz base, no Turbo Boost |
| Cache | 3 MB |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 51 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 1100 MHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 × 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium G4620 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 G4620 is
The Pentium G4620 is a two core, four thread desktop processor from Kaby Lake. It launched in January 2017 with a fixed 3.7 GHz at 51 W. The fastest Pentium in the Kaby Lake set covers office towers where a high dual core clock helps single task pace.
Three megabytes of cache feed responsive desktops with several apps. The fixed 3.7 GHz leads Pentium parts for document work and browsing. Fifty one watts suit standard tower coolers.
HD Graphics 630 with 24 execution units from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz drives office monitors and 4K signs. Hardware decode keeps video smooth. Threads help multitasking beyond Celeron parts.
On 14 nm the G4620 tops Kaby Lake Pentiums above the G4600. Small offices pick it for reception and back office PCs. Locked multiplier keeps it stock clocked.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The G4620 fits LGA 1151 revision 1 only. Two hundred series boards accept it natively, while 100 series may need a BIOS update. Three hundred series boards never support it.
The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers revision gaps. B250 boards pair it with DDR4 for office fleets.
The Pentium Intel Pentium G4600 is the slightly lower clock sibling on the same socket. Core i3-7100 adds cache and clocks where needed.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2133/2400 or DDR3L up to 64 GB in two channels is the support. Dual channel operation helps HD 630 output. SSDs decide boot pace more than 100 MHz.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes wire graphics or NVMe storage. Office towers use integrated displays. Stock 51 W cooling on the 75 mm pattern covers the fixed clock.
The pattern shares coolers with LGA 1155, 1150 and LGA 1200. Compact cases should keep intake clear.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket Core i3-7300 series parts add cache, while Core i5-7400 brings four cores. All reuse board and DDR4.
Past revision 1 a new board is required. Memory and SSD upgrades usually come first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Pentium G4620 use?
It uses LGA 1151 revision 1 on 100 and 200 series boards.
How many cores does the G4620 have?
Two cores with four threads at a fixed 3.7 GHz and 51 W.
What graphics are in the G4620?
Intel HD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1100 MHz.
When did the G4620 launch?
January 2017 with the Kaby Lake desktop lineup.
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