Intel Pentium Gold G5500
The current Intel Pentium Gold G5500 price from retailers, its key specifications, and how it performs for each job.
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Trade-offs: you want strong value with Balanced priorities specifically
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What does it cost today, and is that a good price?
Market confidence: LowAt $129 the Intel Pentium Gold G5500 is priced in line with its $129 representative market level. Only one retailer currently backs that price, so the level is a single data point rather than a market.
Limited market: only one retailer currently has a verified offer, so treat this price as a single data point.
Prices & availability
Intel Pentium Gold G5500: current price and offers
Compare the offers we track for this model, across variants and retailers.
1 tracked offers · 1 retailers
| Variant | Store | Condition | Price (snapshot) | Value · Balanced | Checked | Offer link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Pentium Gold G5500 | Newegg | New | $129 | 21 | 2026-11-08 | View offer → |
| Intel Pentium Gold G5500Multiple variants available | Amazon Affiliate | Varies | Find on Amazon | Not tracked | No price snapshot | Find on Amazon → |
Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes — confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used offers are listed separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.
Performance and where it ranks
Two different questions, side by side. Performance compares what the hardware can do; Value compares what that capability costs at today’s price. A product can rank high on one and low on the other — that gap is the point.
Performance Balanced
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#265 of 270 graded processors
- #262 IntelIntel Core i5-6500T 3
- #263 IntelIntel Celeron G6900 3
- #264 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G6400 2
- #265 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G5500 2
- #266 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G5400 2
- #267 AMDAMD A8-7680 2
- #268 AMDAMD Athlon X4 860K 2
Value Balanced
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#210 of 270 currently priced processors
- #207 IntelIntel Core i9-12900F 22
- #208 IntelIntel Core i9-12900 21
- #209 IntelIntel Core i9-10940X 21
- #210 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G5500 21
- #211 AMDAMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 20
- #212 IntelIntel Core i7 Extreme 6950X 20
- #213 AMDAMD Athlon X4 860K 20
Performance Gaming
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#264 of 270 graded processors
- #261 AMDAMD Ryzen 3 2200G 47
- #262 IntelIntel Core i7-4820K 45
- #263 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G6400 45
- #264 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G5500 45
- #265 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G5400 44
- #266 IntelIntel Xeon E5 2650 44
- #267 AMDAMD A8-7680 44
Value Gaming
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#169 of 270 currently priced processors
- #166 IntelIntel Core i7-8700 32
- #167 IntelIntel Core i3-9300 32
- #168 IntelIntel Core i9-9900K 32
- #169 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G5500 31
- #170 IntelIntel Core i7-6850K 31
- #171 IntelIntel Core i9-9900KS 31
- #172 IntelIntel Core i9-10900 31
Performance Productivity
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#265 of 270 graded processors
- #262 IntelIntel Core i5-6500T 3
- #263 IntelIntel Celeron G6900 3
- #264 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G6400 2
- #265 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G5500 2
- #266 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G5400 2
- #267 AMDAMD A8-7680 2
- #268 AMDAMD Athlon X4 860K 2
Value Productivity
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#257 of 270 currently priced processors
- #254 IntelIntel Xeon E 2236 11
- #255 IntelIntel Core i7-4820K 10
- #256 AMDAMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 10
- #257 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G5500 10
- #258 IntelIntel Core i5-6402P 10
- #259 IntelIntel Xeon E3 1225 V5 10
- #260 AMDAMD Athlon X4 860K 9
Performance Performance per Watt
How much it can do. Price plays no part in this ranking.
#250 of 270 graded processors
- #247 IntelIntel Xeon E3 1220 V5 8
- #248 IntelIntel Core i5-4690 8
- #249 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G6400 8
- #250 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G5500 8
- #251 IntelIntel Core i7-6800K 8
- #252 IntelIntel Core i5-7640X 8
- #253 IntelIntel Core i3-9100 8
Value Performance per Watt
How much of that you get for today’s price.
#125 of 270 currently priced processors
- #122 AMDAMD EPYC 4464P 29
- #123 IntelIntel Core i3-10105 28
- #124 IntelIntel Core i3-10300 28
- #125 IntelIntel Pentium Gold G5500 28
- #126 IntelIntel Core Ultra 7 265 28
- #127 IntelIntel Core i5-13600K 28
- #128 IntelIntel Xeon E5-2650 v4 27
These ladders follow the preset scenario shown above. Your own weights re-score this product, not the whole field.
What it is good for
| Scenario | this productCapability grade · Value at current price | Higher capability | Higher Value with current priorities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced (all-round)Weighted all-round view | GradeNo grade Value21 | Higher capability Intel Core Ultra 5 225F 88 +702% capability | Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core i3-8100 100 +57% capability · -76% price |
| GamingScenario capability | GradeC Value31 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 7500F A 100 +55% capability · -18% price | |
| ProductivityScenario capability | GradeF Value10 | Higher capability Higher capability · Higher Value with current priorities Intel Core Ultra 5 225F B 79 +702% capability | |
| Performance per WattScenario capability | GradeF Value28 | Higher capability AMD Ryzen 7 3700X B 42 +454% capability · -14% price | Higher Value with current priorities AMD Ryzen 5 5500 C 100 +377% capability |
Balanced has no letter: it is a weighting preset, not a capability rubric. A grade answers “how well does this handle that job?” — price is never part of it. Relative Value puts the current market price back in.
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Trade-offs
Works well if
- Gaming is your main prioritygraded C for Gaming on the same rubric as the tier list
Consider other options if
- You want strong value with Balanced priorities specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value with Balanced priorities — the calculation only gets there near $33, against a cheapest tracked $129
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelIntel Core i3-8100 holds Relative Value 100 against its 21 with Balanced priorities, at $31
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useit grades only F there
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Gaming is your main useit grades C there; AMD Ryzen 5 7500F grades A at $106
- You want strong value for Gaming specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Gaming per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 7500F holds Relative Value 100 against its 31 for Gaming, at $106
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Productivity is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades F for Productivity, but C for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Productivity is your main useGraded F; Intel Core Ultra 5 225F reaches B. Check on Amazon.
- You want strong value for Productivity specificallycompeting products deliver so much more for Productivity per dollar that no price this model realistically trades at reaches the strong-value mark for this job
For the selected scenario this is not a strong fit — the grade above is the reason, and the models below suit it better.
Works well if
- Performance per Watt is not actually your main job — Gaming isit grades F for Performance per Watt, but C for Gaming
Consider other options if
- Not the pick if Performance per Watt is your main useit grades F there; AMD Ryzen 7 3700X grades B at $111
- You want strong value for Performance per Watt specificallyat today's market no realistic price for this model reaches strong value for Performance per Watt — the calculation only gets there near $45, against a cheapest tracked $129
- Value for money matters more to you than this exact modelAMD Ryzen 5 5500 holds Relative Value 100 against its 28 for Performance per Watt. Check on Amazon.
Models that suit Performance per Watt better, at this budget
Every line states the fact it was derived from, for the scenario selected above. Thresholds are calculated points on our value curve — information about where the maths turns, not instructions about what to pay.
Similar options to the Intel Pentium Gold G5500
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Chosen for Performance per Watt
Alternatives stay near this product’s price range. Step-up options may exceed the standard budget envelope when the capability gain is meaningful.
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Specifications and compatibility
What this product is, and what to check before it goes into your build.
Core / Performance
- Cores
- 2
- Threads
- 4
- Performance cores
- 2
- Efficiency cores
- 0
- Base clock
- 3800 MHz
- Boost clock
- 0 MHz
Power / Interface
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Core / Performance
- L3 cache
- 4 MB
- Unlocked multiplier
- No
Warranty & release
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Release year
- 2018
- Manufacturer part number
- BX80684G5500
Hover any value to see where it came from: a manufacturer specification, or a figure The Comparator calculated.
Sources: Comparator offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09
What to check in your build
LGA 1151 required
Your motherboard must use socket LGA 1151. A different socket does not fit — this is a physical constraint, not a preference.
Board BIOS must list this model
A matching socket is necessary but not sufficient — check the vendor CPU support list.
DDR4 memory
This processor takes DDR4. Memory of another generation does not fit the slots, even on a board with the right socket.
Cooler rated for 81 W or more
No cooler is included. Your cooler must be rated for at least 81 W on socket LGA 1151.
Found an error? Report this specification Email the field, corrected value and an optional source.
Compatibility guidance is practical help, not a score. Missing data is shown as unknown, never invented.
Summary
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 offers a balanced view across an all-round mix of priorities. It ranks #265 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 109. Intel Core i3-8100 currently clears the same practical bar with stronger Relative Value.
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 offers C-grade capability for Gaming. It ranks #264 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 109. The C grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 offers F-grade capability for Productivity. It ranks #265 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 109. The F grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
Intel Pentium Gold G5500 offers F-grade capability for Performance per Watt. It ranks #250 by capability in the current modelled field. Its clearest measured strength is multi-thread index 109. The F grade is the decisive limitation for this workload.
FAQ
Why does Relative Value change when I choose another scenario?
Each scenario changes the weights applied to capability, price and the other published factors. The hardware facts stay fixed, but the value question changes, so its score and rank can change too.
Why can Amazon appear without a tracked price?
Amazon listing snapshots can participate in Value while fresh. We show Check on Amazon instead of its price; confirm the current price and availability at the store. When no current listing snapshot exists, Amazon is a search link only.
Useful links & sources
offer frame 2026-11-02–2026-11-09 · formula cpu-value-v6.1 · facts facts-2026-11-09 · Relative Value is an estimate from our current dataset, the selected weights and dated market prices — not an official product rating and not a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.