Intel Pentium

The latest generation of Intel Pentium processors, such as the Intel Pentium 8500, are based on the Intel Core i architecture, but have fewer CPU cores. The clock frequencies of the Intel Pentium CPUs are also usually below those of the smallest Intel Core i3 processors. Hyperthreading for doubling the CPU threads and a turbo mode are not available, but both AES-Ni and ECC RAM have been supported since the 6th generation. However, the latter support was withdrawn again because the Intel Pentium processors were too cheap for the manufacturer in the mini-server segment. The Pentium processors now even have all virtualization functions including VT-d.

Contrary to the description, the integrated Intel HD Graphics is almost as fast as in the Intel Core i series (desktop). But it's not enough for current games. In general, the Intel Pentiums are not bad in games and, paired with a dedicated (external) graphics card, they can usually display current games smoothly as long as the resolution is reduced. In addition, the dedicated graphics card should be an entry-level model, since high-end graphics cards are not fully utilized by an Intel Pentium processor. Intel Core i5 or Core i7/i9 processors are better suited here.

The Intel Pentium processors are primarily intended for the average office PC, even Adobe Photoshop runs pleasantly fast on the Pentium processors. Intel Pentium processors are currently only used in the desktop sector. Particularly energy-saving models are marked with a T in the article designation and have a reduced clock rate (and are therefore slower).

Intel Pentium processors are not always based on the Intel Core generation, but are also based on the Intel Atom platform. It is therefore advisable to check the performance of the processor before making a purchase, as this can vary widely. In addition, it can make sense in some areas to keep an eye on the smaller Intel Celeron processors, some of which are almost on a par with their larger Pentium brothers.

All Intel Pentium CPUs

	Processor	Generation
	Intel Pentium Gold 8505 5C 6T @ 1.20 GHz	12.
	Intel Pentium Gold 8500 5C 6T @ 1.00 GHz	12.
	Intel Pentium N6415 4C 4T @ 1.20 GHz	11.
	Intel Pentium N6211 4C 4T @ 1.20 GHz	11.
	Intel Pentium J6426 4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	11.
	Intel Pentium Gold G7400TE 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	11.
	Intel Pentium Gold G7400T 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	11.
	Intel Pentium Gold G7400E 2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	11.
	Intel Pentium Gold G7400 2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	11.
	Intel Pentium Gold 7505 2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	11.
	Intel Pentium Silver N6005 4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	10.
	Intel Pentium Silver N6000 4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz	10.
	Intel Pentium Gold G6605 2C 4T @ 4.30 GHz	10.
	Intel Pentium Gold G6600 2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	10.
	Intel Pentium Gold G6505T 2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	10.
	Intel Pentium Gold G6505 2C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	10.
	Intel Pentium Gold G6500T 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	10.
	Intel Pentium Gold G6500 2C 4T @ 4.10 GHz	10.
	Intel Pentium Gold G6405T 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	10.
	Intel Pentium Gold G6405 2C 4T @ 4.10 GHz	10.

Intel Pentium generation list

Name	Generation	Segment	Technology	Architecture
Intel Pentium Gold 8000	12.	Mobile	10 nm	Alder Lake U
Intel Pentium 7000	11.	Mobile	10 nm	Tiger Lake U
Intel Pentium G7000	11.	Desktop / Server	10 nm	Alder Lake S
Intel Pentium N6200/J6400/N6400	11.	Mobile	10 nm	Elkhart Lake
Intel Pentium N6000	10.	Mobile	10 nm	Jasper Lake
Intel Pentium 6000	10.	Mobile	14 nm	Comet Lake U
Intel Pentium 6000Y	10.	Mobile	14 nm	Amber Lake U
Intel Pentium G6000	10.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Comet Lake S
Intel Pentium J5000/N5000	9.	Mobile	14 nm	Gemini Lake
Intel Pentium 5000	8.	Mobile	14 nm	Whiskey Lake U
Intel Pentium G5000	8.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Coffee Lake S
Intel Pentium J4000/N4000	8.	Mobile	14 nm	Apollo Lake
Intel Pentium 4400	7.	Mobile	14 nm	Kaby Lake U
Intel Pentium G4000	7.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Kaby Lake S
Intel Pentium J3000/N3700	7.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Braswell
Intel Pentium 4000	6.	Mobile	14 nm	Skylake U
Intel Pentium G4000	6.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Skylake S
Intel Pentium J2000/N3500	6.	Desktop / Server	22 nm	Bay Trail
Intel Pentium D	5.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Broadwell
Intel Pentium G3000	5.	Desktop / Server	14 nm	Haswell S
Intel Pentium 2000	4.	Mobile	22 nm	Ivy Bridge U
Intel Pentium 3000	4.	Mobile	22 nm	Haswell U
Intel Pentium G2000	4.	Desktop / Server	22 nm	Ivy Bridge S
Intel Pentium 900	3.	Mobile	32 nm	Sandy Bridge U
Intel Pentium G800	3.	Desktop / Server	32 nm	Sandy Bridge S
Intel Pentium E5000/E6000	2.	Desktop / Server	45 nm	Wolfdale (Penryn)
Intel Pentium T4000/SU4000	2.	Mobile	45 nm	Penryn
Intel Pentium T2000/T3000	1.	Mobile	65 nm	Merom (Core)
Intel Pentium M	1.	Mobile	90 nm	Dothan
Intel Pentium D		Desktop / Server	65 nm	Presler

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