Pentium Gold G5420T
Intel
PassMark
3,370
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Pentium Gold G5420T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,370 points. Launch price was $64.
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FPS Benchmarks
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Pentium Gold G5420T specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold G5420T is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.2 GHz from a base frequency of 3.2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB of L3 cache, plus 512 kB of L2 cache and 128 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 3,370, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.
| Specification | Pentium Gold G5420T |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 2C / 4T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 3.2 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 4 MB |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 512 kB |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 128 kB |
| Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor | 126 mm2 |
| Bus SpeedData bus frequency | 4 × 8 GT/s |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 88 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 3,370 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold G5420T fits into the LGA1151 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2400 memory.
| Specification | Pentium Gold G5420T |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | desktop |
| SeriesProduct family | Intel Pentium Gold |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | LGA1151 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 3.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4-2400 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
Power & Cooling
The Pentium Gold G5420T has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Pentium Gold G5420T |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 35 Watt |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 88 °C |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #2144 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Pentium Gold G5420T |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $64 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #2144 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 23 April 2019 (6 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2019 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | Intel |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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General Information
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General Information
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| Type | desktop |
| Series | Intel Pentium Gold |
| Designer | Intel |
| Launch Price | $64 |
| Release Date | 23 April 2019 (6 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 2144 |
Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
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| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Bus Type | DMI 3.0 |
| Die Size | 126 mm2 |
| L1 Cache | 128 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Bus Speed | 4 × 8 GT/s |
| Max Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Process Technology | 14 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 88 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
Memory
5 specs
Memory
5 specs
| RAM Types | DDR4-2400 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 38.397 GB/s |
| ECC Memory Support | + |
| Max Memory Capacity | 64 GB |
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