Intel Pentium Gold G5420 Desktop Processor 2 Core 3.8 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 54W

Name: Intel Pentium Gold G5420 Desktop Processor 2 Core 3.8 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 54W
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B07SBKXDNS
Price: 129.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-21

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$129.99

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Bottom line: The Intel Pentium Gold G5420 Desktop Processor 2 Core 3.8 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 54W is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $129.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 2 Cores /4 Threads
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Intel Pentium Gold G5420 desktop processor with processor graphics offers fantastic performance for everyday computing needs. Thermal solution included in the box. Only compatible with Intel 300 Series chipset based motherboards. 54W.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Pentium Gold G5420 Desktop Processor 2 Core 3.8 GHz LGA1151… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

2 Cores /4 Threads
3.8 GHz
Compatible with Intel 300 Series chipset based motherboards
Bios update may be required for motherboard compatibility
Supports Intel Optane Memory

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Wattage	54 watts
Platform	Windows 10
CPU Model	Intel Pentium II
CPU Speed	3.8 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 1151
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	BX80684G5420
Built-In Media	Intel Pentium Gold G5420 Desktop Processor 2 Core 3.8 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 54W
Item Type Name	Intel Pentium Gold G5420 Desktop Processor 2 Core 3.8 GHz LGA1151 300 Series 54W
Mfr Part Number	BX80684G5420
Number of Items	1
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	2
Processor Speed	3.8 GHz
Secondary Cache	4 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Series	Intel Pentium II
Processor Socket	LGA 1151
Processor Core Count	2

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-22. Price and availability subject to change.