Pentium Gold 7505 vs Core i7-4702MQ

Pentium Gold 7505

2 Cores4 Thrd2.5 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020

Core i7-4702MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd37 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold 7505

2 / 4

5,174

0.0%

5,187

+0.3%

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 i7-4702MQ is on rank 1011, 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 i7-4702MQ

#999

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2167%

#1000

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2135%

#1001

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1960%

#1002

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1951%

#1003

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1933%

#1005

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1867%

#1006

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1790%

#1007

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1787%

#1008

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1739%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

99%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

94%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

92%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

92%

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 i7-4702MQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4702MQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i7-4702MQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 i7-4702MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 7505 and Core i7-4702MQ

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 i7-4702MQ

The Core i7-4702MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,187 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 7505 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-4702MQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-4702MQ has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold 7505 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4702MQ — a 9% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 7505 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium Gold 7505 uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i7-4702MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 7505 scores 5,174 against the Core i7-4702MQ's 5,187 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-4702MQ. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 7505 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4702MQ.

Feature	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i7-4702MQ
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+9%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	4 MB	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	2.5 MB+900%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,174	5,187
Geekbench 6 Single	—	965
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,180

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 7505 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-4702MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 7505	Core i7-4702MQ
Socket	FCBGA1449	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-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 (Core i7-4702MQ). The Core i7-4702MQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium Gold 7505 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4702MQ targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-4702MQ rivals Ryzen 7 3750H.