Intel · Pentium G · 2018 · LGA1151
The Intel Pentium Gold G5420 is a desktop processor with 2 cores, released in 2018 at an MSRP of $75. It is part of the Pentium G lineup, using the Pentium G platform, and fits the LGA1151 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Coffee Lake" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 4 threads for improved parallelism. It operates at a fixed 3.8 GHz. Intel manufactures the "Coffee Lake" silicon on a 14nm process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR4 memory. With a TDP of 54W, the Pentium Gold G5420 is an efficient chip suitable for modest cooling solutions. Integrated graphics are provided by the Intel UHD Graphics 610 solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1, 256KB/core of L2, and 4MB of L3 cache.
A standard-power Coffee Lake Refresh Pentium at a higher clock speed than its T-suffix low-power sibling.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Pentium G |
| Series | Pentium G |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2018 |
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 256KB/core |
| L3 cache | 4MB |
| TDP | 54W |
| Socket | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14nm |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 610 |
| Chipsets | Z370, H370, B360, H310 |
| Launch MSRP | $75 |
| Part number | BX80684G5420 |
| OEM / tray part number | BX80684G5420 |