Pentium Gold G6500
Intel
PassMark
4,185
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Pentium Gold G6500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 4,185 points. Launch price was $69.
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FPS Benchmarks
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Dead by Daylight
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Fortnite
Garry's Mod
League of Legends
Monster Hunter Wilds
Once Human
Palworld
Path of Exile 2
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Pentium Gold G6500 specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold G6500 is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.1 GHz from a base frequency of 4.1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256K (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 4,185, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.
| Specification | Pentium Gold G6500 |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 2C / 4T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 4.1 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 256K (per core) |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 64K (per core) |
| Bus SpeedData bus frequency | 8 GT/s |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 100 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 4,185 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold G6500 fits into the LGA1200 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-2666 memory.
| Specification | Pentium Gold G6500 |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | desktop |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | LGA1200 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 3.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4-2666 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 |
Power & Cooling
The Pentium Gold G6500 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 58 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Pentium Gold G6500 |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 58 Watt |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 100 °C |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #1985 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Pentium Gold G6500 |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $69 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #1985 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 2007-01-01 |
| Release Year | 2020 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | Intel |
| ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC) | 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 |
| Designer | Intel |
| Launch Price | $69 |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Release Date | 2007-01-01 |
| Architecture Codename | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 1985 |
Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
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| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s |
| Max Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 4.1 GHz |
| Process Technology | 14 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 100 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
| Max Case Temperature (TCase) | 72 °C |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 58 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 |
Memory
4 specs
Memory
4 specs
| RAM Types | DDR4-2666 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s |
| Max Memory Capacity | 128 GB |
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