Pentium Gold 7505 vs Core i5-4590S

Pentium Gold 7505

2 Cores4 Thrd2.5 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020

Core i5-4590S

4 Cores4 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 7505

2 / 4

5,174

+0.8%

5,131

0.0%

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 i5-4590S is on rank 647, 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 i5-4590S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11666%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11023%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8004%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2411%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1910%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1671%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

957%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

944%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

860%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

860%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

850%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

827%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

816%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

812%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

805%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#647

Core i5-4590S

MSRP: $192|Avg: $45

100%

#648

Pentium G2020

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

100%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

99%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

98%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold 7505 (2020) utilizes 10 nm SuperFin technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i5-4590S
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4590S (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i5-4590S
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($45)

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 i5-4590S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 7505 and Core i5-4590S

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 i5-4590S

The Core i5-4590S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,131 points. Launch price was $291.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 7505 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4590S offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-4590S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold 7505 versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-4590S — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-4590S (base: 2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium Gold 7505 uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i5-4590S uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 7505 scores 5,174 against the Core i5-4590S's 5,131 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium Gold 7505. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 7505 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-4590S.

Feature	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i5-4590S
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	4 MB	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+900%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,174	5,131
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,116

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 7505 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-4590S uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i5-4590S
Socket	FCBGA1449	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold 7505) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-4590S). The Core i5-4590S includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium Gold 7505 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4590S targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-4590S rivals A10-7850K.