Intel Pentium Gold G5620

The Intel Pentium Gold G5620 is an end-of-life desktop processor, part number SR3YC, released on 2019-02-19 for Intel Socket 1151. It is built on the Coffee Lake architecture using Intel's 14 nm process with a die size of 126 mm². The chip provides 2 cores and 4 threads at a fixed 4.00 GHz base clock, with no boost clock listed, and is rated at a 54 W TDP. It supports DDR4 memory through a dual-channel interface with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth, includes integrated UHD Graphics 630, and supports ECC memory. The launch MSRP is $93.

Benchmark Performance

The average benchmark score for the G5620 is 1045, which places it at the 28th percentile of all CPUs in the database. That percentile position shows that the aggregate benchmark data places it below the majority of CPUs tracked in the database. The reported Cinebench results are consistent with that positioning: Cinebench R23 returns 3613 multi-core and 510 single-core, Cinebench R20 returns 1517 multi-core and 214 single-core, and Cinebench R15 returns 364 multi-core and 51 single-core.

These numbers describe a processor with limited aggregate throughput. The multi-core R20 result of 1517 and the multi-core R23 result of 3613 are the two largest multi-core figures reported, but they remain modest in the context of a 28th-percentile overall ranking. The single-core figures, particularly the R23 value of 510, indicate that the chip's per-thread performance is comparatively stronger than its all-core throughput. The data suggests a CPU that behaves as a 2-core, 4-thread part: lightly threaded tasks benefit from the 4.00 GHz base clock, while heavily threaded workloads will quickly press against the wall of only four threads.

The nearest-rival data reinforces this narrow performance band. The G5620's average score of 1045 sits between the 1044 of the Intel Core i3-4160T and the 1046 of the Intel Core i5-6350HQ, while the AMD PRO A10-9700 and Intel Core i7-4558U both have identical 1045 averages. The deltaPct values are 0 for the equal-score rivals and 0.1 for the i3-4160T, meaning that the G5620 holds a 0.1% aggregate edge over that chip. The overall picture is one of a processor whose performance is tightly clustered with four nearby rivals, with no meaningful separation in composite scores.

Across the Cinebench suite, the multi-core scores are the limiting factor. The R15 multi-core score of 364 is the lowest multi-core value in the set, and the R20 and R23 multi-core scores do not suggest headroom for sustained all-core rendering. The R15 single-core score of 51, the R20 single-core score of 214, and the R23 single-core score of 510 all show a per-thread capability that is more useful for interactive workloads than for batch rendering. In practical benchmark terms, the G5620 is a chip that does its best work when only one or two threads are active.

How It Compares

The AMD PRO A10-9700 is the first nearest rival, with the same average benchmark score of 1045 and a deltaPct of 0. The benchmark data shows no aggregate performance difference between the two chips. For any workload represented by the composite score, the G5620 and the AMD PRO A10-9700 land in the same place.

The Intel Core i7-4558U also matches the G5620 exactly in the database, with an average score of 1045 and a deltaPct of 0. The dataset gives no reason to separate the two on overall benchmark performance. They occupy the same tier in the nearest-rival table.

The Intel Core i5-6350HQ has an average benchmark score of 1046, with a deltaPct of 0. The G5620 is one point behind in the aggregate score, yet the reported deltaPct is 0. In practical terms, this is a tie within the noise of the neighboring data points.

The Intel Core i3-4160T has an average benchmark score of 1044 and a deltaPct of 0.1. That makes the G5620 0.1% ahead of the i3-4160T in the composite benchmark data. It is the only nonzero deltaPct in the nearest-rival group, but the 0.1% figure is small enough to be a minor separation rather than a meaningful advantage.

Who Should Consider It

The G5620 is best suited for workloads that rely on single-threaded execution and do not demand high core counts. The 4.00 GHz base clock, combined with the reported single-core Cinebench scores, gives it a usable level of per-thread responsiveness. Office-type tasks that are not heavily threaded can run within the capabilities of the 2-core, 4-thread layout. The integrated UHD Graphics 630 also removes the need for a separate display adapter in a basic desktop build.

The DDR4 memory support and dual-channel configuration with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth make it a reasonable match for general desktop memory workloads. The ECC memory support is a notable qualification for systems where data integrity is more important than raw throughput. The PCIe Gen 3, 16 lanes (CPU only) provide a standard desktop expansion path, which matters for users who want to add a discrete GPU later.

This CPU is not a strong choice for multi-threaded creation workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 3613 and the R20 multi-core score of 1517 show that all-core rendering tasks will be constrained by the available thread count. Video encoding, 3D rendering, and similar workloads that scale across many threads are better served by CPUs higher in the percentile ranking. The 28th percentile overall is a clear signal that the aggregate benchmark throughput does not compete with mainstream multi-core desktop parts.

For gaming, the picture is workload dependent. Games that favor a small number of strong threads can benefit from the 4.00 GHz base clock and the single-core R23 score of 510. More demanding titles that use multiple threads heavily will run into the same limitations visible in the multi-core Cinebench results. The data indicates that this is a chip for single-thread-oriented use cases, not for users whose primary workloads are heavily parallel.

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Pentium Gold G5620?

A: The launch MSRP is $93.

Q: Does the G5620 include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, it includes integrated UHD Graphics 630.

Q: What memory does it support?

A: It supports DDR4 memory through a dual-channel interface with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth. It also supports ECC memory.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: No, the multiplierUnlocked field is false.

Q: What is the production status?

A: The production status is end-of-life, with a release date of 2019-02-19.

Q: How does the G5620 compare to the AMD PRO A10-9700?

A: Both chips have the same average benchmark score of 1045 and a deltaPct of 0, so the aggregate dataset shows no performance difference.

Power and Thermals

The G5620 is rated at a 54 W TDP, placing it in a restrained power class for a desktop processor. The CPU is manufactured on a 14 nm process with a die size of 126 mm², and it uses a fixed 4.00 GHz base clock with no listed boost. The absence of an unlocked multiplier means the operating frequency is not adjustable through overclocking, which also keeps the thermal envelope predictable.

A 54 W TDP implies a modest cooling tier. The data does not show thermal measurements beyond the TDP, but the combination of a 54 W rating, a 14 nm process, and a 126 mm² die suggests that the chip does not require a high-end cooling solution. The dual-channel DDR4 memory controller with 38.4 GB/s of bandwidth is part of the platform memory path, while the CPU's own power draw is defined by the 54 W figure. For builders targeting Socket 1151 systems, this is a low-heat part that can be handled by a capable air cooler in a standard desktop chassis.