CPU
GPU
Atom x7405C
Pentium Gold 7505
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Atom x7405C is positioned at rank 180 and the Pentium Gold 7505 is on rank 111, so the Pentium Gold 7505 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom x7405C
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 7505
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom x7405C | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom x7405C | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom x7405C and Pentium Gold 7505
Atom x7405C
The Atom x7405C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 5,218 points. Launch price was $57.
Pentium Gold 7505
The Pentium Gold 7505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.5 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,174 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom x7405C packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Gold 7505 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom x7405C has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7405C versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold 7505 — a 2.9% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 7505 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Atom x7405C uses the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Pentium Gold 7505 uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Atom x7405C scores 5,218 against the Pentium Gold 7505's 5,174 — a 0.8% lead for the Atom x7405C. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7405C vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 7505.
| Feature | Atom x7405C | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 2.5 MB+25% |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm SuperFin |
| Architecture | Amston Lake (2024−2025) | Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 5,218 | 5,174 |
Memory & Platform
The Atom x7405C uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Pentium Gold 7505 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Atom x7405C | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 9 | — |
Advanced Features
The Atom x7405C includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Pentium Gold 7505 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom x7405C | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics | — |
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