Intel Pentium Gold G5500T socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Pentium Gold G5500T uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets. It is a low power dual core chip with Hyper-Threading and UHD 630 graphics at 35 W.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 2)
- Launched
- April 2018
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Pentium Gold
- Clocks
- 3.2 / 3.2 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5500T specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Coffee Lake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.2 GHz (no Turbo Boost) |
| Cache | 4 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4-2400, two channels, up to 64 GB |
| PCI Express | 16 lanes from the CPU, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 MHz to 1.05 GHz) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported |
| Package | FCLGA1151 (37.5 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium Gold G5500T 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 | Works out of the box |
| 300 series: H310, B360, H370, Q370, Z370 | Z370, H370, B360, H310, Q370 | Works out of the box |
| 200 series | Z270, H270, B250, Q270, Q250 | Not supported |
| 100 series | Z170, H170, B150, H110, Q170, Q150 | Not supported |
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 Gold G5500T is
The Pentium Gold G5500T pairs Hyper-Threading with stronger UHD 630 graphics in 35 W. It launched in April 2018 with a fixed 3.2 GHz and no Turbo. Intel positions it for small towers that need better display output without more heat.
Four megabytes of cache feed four threads for office multitasking. The fixed clock keeps shared PCs predictable. Hyper-Threading helps background updates during calls.
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz improve 4K playback over UHD 610. The process is 14 nm. DDR4-2400 ECC suits small offices where validated.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The G5500T fits LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards only. H310 compact towers use it with DDR4 for quiet meeting rooms. BIOS updates may be needed on early Z370. Revision 1 never accepts it.
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB per Intel covers four thread use. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains board generations.
Single socket small towers are the target. Another low power 300 series chip on the same board adjusts performance.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB with SSDs gives responsive meeting PCs. Start with 8 GB.
Sixteen Gen3 lanes support NVMe while UHD 630 drives room displays. Most builds omit discrete cards.
35 W cooling from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide stays silent during calls.
Upgrade paths
On the same socket, the Intel Pentium Gold G5400T trims graphics to UHD 610 at lower clocks for cheaper rooms. Core i3 low power parts add cache where listed. Both share 300 series boards.
Celeron parts drop threads for single app terminals.
Past LGA 1151 meeting rooms move to LGA 1200. The G5500T covers low heat rooms where display quality matters.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Pentium Gold G5500T use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards.
How many cores does the G5500T have?
Two cores with Hyper-Threading give four threads. Fixed at 3.2 GHz.
Which graphics does the G5500T include?
UHD Graphics 630 from 350 MHz to 1050 MHz.
What memory does the G5500T support?
DDR4-2400 in two channels up to 64 GB.
When did the G5500T launch?
April 2018.
Sources and verification
- Intel Pentium Gold G5500T Processor specifications (Intel)
- Intel Pentium Gold G5500T specs (TechPowerUp)
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