Core i7-1068NG7 vs Pentium Gold 8505
Core i7-1068NG7
Pentium Gold 8505
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 Core i7-1068NG7 is positioned at rank 327 and the Pentium Gold 8505 is on rank 471, so the Core i7-1068NG7 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1068NG7
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 8505
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-1068NG7 | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-1068NG7 | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i7-1068NG7 and Pentium Gold 8505
Core i7-1068NG7
The Core i7-1068NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1344. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 9,240 points. Launch price was $320.
Pentium Gold 8505
The Pentium Gold 8505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 5 cores and 6 threads. Max frequency: 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 9,167 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-1068NG7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold 8505 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Pentium Gold 8505 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-1068NG7 versus 4.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 8505 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 8505. The Core i7-1068NG7 is built on the Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-1068NG7 scores 9,240 against the Pentium Gold 8505's 9,167 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-1068NG7. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1068NG7 vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold 8505.
| Feature | Core i7-1068NG7 | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 5 / 6+25% |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 10 nm | Intel 7 nm-30% |
| Architecture | Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 9,240 | 9,167 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,550 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,055 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-1068NG7 uses the FCBGA1344 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 8505 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-1068NG7 | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1344 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-1068NG7) / Yes (Pentium Gold 8505). The Pentium Gold 8505 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Core i7-1068NG7 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i7-1068NG7 | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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