Pentium Gold 7505 vs Core i7-3615QM

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 i7-3615QM is on rank 307, 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

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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 i7-3615QM

#295

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

454%

#296

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

448%

#297

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

411%

#298

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

409%

#299

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

405%

#301

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

391%

#302

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

375%

#303

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

375%

#304

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

365%

#307

Core i7-3615QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 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 i7-3615QM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3615QM (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i7-3615QM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i7-3615QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 7505 and Core i7-3615QM

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 i7-3615QM

The Core i7-3615QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,167 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 7505 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-3615QM offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-3615QM has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold 7505 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3615QM — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 7505 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Pentium Gold 7505 uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i7-3615QM uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 7505 scores 5,174 against the Core i7-3615QM's 5,167 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Gold 7505. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 7505 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-3615QM.

Feature	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i7-3615QM
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+6%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	4 MB	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+900%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	5,174	5,167

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 7505 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-3615QM uses FCBGA1224 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.