Intel Pentium Gold G5600T socket: LGA 1151
The Intel Pentium Gold G5600T uses the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards. It is a locked 35 W dual-core chip with Hyper-Threading and UHD 630 graphics for compact office PCs on 300 series boards.
- Socket
- LGA 1151 (revision 2)
- Launched
- April 2019
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Coffee Lake
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Pentium Gold
- Clocks
- 3.3 / 3.3 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold G5600T specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 (with Hyper-Threading) |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 3.3 GHz (no Turbo Boost) |
| Cache | 4 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W (25 W cTDP down at 2.2 GHz) |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | DDR4 up to 2400 MT/s, 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 |
Motherboard and chipset compatibility
Intel Pentium Gold G5600T 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.
Recommended GPU pairing
| Recommended tier | Entry 1080p |
|---|---|
| Example GPUs | GeForce GTX 1050, Radeon RX 560 |
| Target resolution | 1080p basic settings |
Two cores with four threads, 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes and DDR4-2400 sit well with entry 1080p cards from the 2019 era, and UHD 630 covers office displays without a card. A faster card still works and the balance shifts with game, settings and resolution.
This is a rough match for a new build at the stated resolution, not a limit. A faster card still works and helps at higher resolutions or in games that load the GPU more than the CPU. A slower card is fine for lighter games and office use. The exact balance shifts with the game, the settings and the resolution, so no percentage is given.
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 G5600T is
The Pentium Gold G5600T is the higher specified of the two low power Pentium chips that Intel released in April 2019. Its two cores run at a fixed 3.3 GHz with no Turbo Boost, and Hyper-Threading supplies four threads for office multitasking. The extra 100 MHz over the G5420T shows in single-threaded tasks such as opening large documents.
Cache is 4 MB of shared L3, matching the rest of the Pentium Gold line. The 35 W rating fits slim desktops, with a configurable TDP down to 25 W at 2.2 GHz for enclosures with weak airflow. The chip uses the 14 nm process and a locked multiplier.
The standout trait is Intel UHD Graphics 630, running from 350 MHz to 1.05 GHz with 24 execution units. That is a stronger graphics block than the UHD 610 in cheaper Pentium chips, and it drives three 4K displays for trading desks and reception video walls. ECC memory is supported to 64 GB.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The G5600T fits the LGA 1151 socket on revision 2 boards only. H310, B360, H370, Q370 and Z370 boards accept it, and B365 plus Z390 boards take it with the shipping BIOS. Boards built around 100 or 200 series chipsets are revision 1 and never support it.
For an office build, H310 keeps cost down while B360 adds USB ports and storage options that multidisplay desks often need. Q370 suits managed fleets with remote administration. All three run the chip at full speed since nothing here overclocks.
Early Z370 boards may need a BIOS update carrying 2019 processor support before the system starts. The maker CPU support list gives the minimum version. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide describes the revision split behind the rule.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
The memory controller supports DDR4 up to 2400 MT/s over two channels with a 64 GB ceiling. Dual-channel modules help the UHD 630 graphics block in particular, since it shares system memory for frame data. ECC modules are supported where the board wiring allows it.
Sixteen PCIe 3.0 lanes carry one discrete card at full width for light gaming after office hours. An entry 1080p card is the sensible ceiling for two cores, and the integrated graphics already cover everything else. Cooling uses the 75 mm LGA 1151 pattern from the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide.
The 25 W cTDP down mode at 2.2 GHz suits sealed kiosks and behind-screen mounts with no fan. Firmware holds the lower limit while the chip still drives its displays. Chipset lanes on 300 series boards add SATA storage and extra ports beside the processor lanes.
Upgrade paths
In the same socket, the Pentium Gold G5620 jumps to 4.0 GHz at 54 W with the same UHD 630 graphics for standard towers. The Core i3-9300 moves to four physical cores for heavier office multitasking. Both keep the board, memory and cooler.
Higher still, the Intel Core i5-9400 supplies six cores for content work, and the Intel Core i9-9900K tops out revision 2 on boards with strong power stages. Each upgrade wants a BIOS check first.
Leaving LGA 1151 means a new board because LGA 1200 uses a different socket. The G5600T holds its place in quiet rooms where display output matters more than thread count, and only a clear workload change justifies a platform move.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Pentium Gold G5600T use?
It uses LGA 1151 on revision 2 boards with 300 series chipsets, written FCLGA1151 in Intel documents.
What is the difference between the G5600T and the G5420T?
The G5600T carries UHD 630 graphics with 24 execution units, while the G5420T uses UHD 610 with 12. It also runs 100 MHz faster at the same 35 W.
Which graphics card pairs with the G5600T?
Entry 1080p cards such as the GeForce GTX 1050 and Radeon RX 560 fit light gaming, while UHD 630 already covers office displays and 4K video.
What memory does the G5600T support?
Officially up to DDR4-2400 over two channels, with a 64 GB ceiling and ECC support where the board allows it.
Does the G5600T work on a B250 motherboard?
No. Revision 1 boards with 100 or 200 series chipsets never support Coffee Lake Pentium processors.
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