Pentium Gold 7505 vs Core i3-1115G4E

Pentium Gold 7505

2 Cores4 Thrd2.5 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020

Core i3-1115G4E

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 7505

2 / 4

5,174

0.0%

5,231

+1.1%

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 Pentium Gold 7505 is positioned at rank 111 and the Core i3-1115G4E is on rank 795, so the Pentium Gold 7505 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 7505

#31

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

98%

#99

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

284%

#100

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

279%

#101

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

256%

#102

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

255%

#103

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

253%

#105

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

244%

#106

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

234%

#107

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

234%

#108

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

228%

#111

Pentium Gold 7505

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#114

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

98%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115G4E

#783

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1195%

#784

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1177%

#785

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1081%

#786

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1076%

#787

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1066%

#789

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1029%

#790

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

987%

#791

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

985%

#792

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

959%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-1115G4E delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium Gold 7505 in both compute-intensive tasks (1.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i3-1115G4E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($47)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i3-1115G4E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($47)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium Gold 7505 Benchmark Check

Core i3-1115G4E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 7505 and Core i3-1115G4E

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.

Core i3-1115G4E

The Core i3-1115G4E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 5,231 points. Launch price was $285.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold 7505 and Core i3-1115G4E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold 7505 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115G4E — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115G4E (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture using a 10 nm SuperFin process. In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 7505 scores 5,174 against the Core i3-1115G4E's 5,231 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-1115G4E. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 7505 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115G4E.

Feature	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i3-1115G4E
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	4 MB	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+100%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin	10 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)
PassMark	5,174	5,231+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,506

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1449 socket with PCIe 4.0.

Feature	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i3-1115G4E
Socket	FCBGA1449	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 7505) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1115G4E). The Core i3-1115G4E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU)), while the Pentium Gold 7505 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1115G4E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-1115G4E rivals Ryzen Embedded V2516.