Pentium Gold 8505 vs Core i7-1068NG7

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 8505 is positioned at rank 471 and the Core i7-1068NG7 is on rank 327, so the Core i7-1068NG7 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 8505

#459

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

618%

#460

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

609%

#461

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

559%

#462

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

556%

#463

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

551%

#465

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

532%

#466

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

510%

#467

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

509%

#468

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

496%

#471

Pentium Gold 8505

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1068NG7

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#315

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

476%

#316

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

469%

#317

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

431%

#318

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

429%

#319

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

425%

#321

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

410%

#322

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

394%

#323

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

393%

#324

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

382%

#327

Core i7-1068NG7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#336

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium Gold 8505 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-1068NG7 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium Gold 8505	Core i7-1068NG7
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-U (2019−2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Gold 8505	Core i7-1068NG7
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 8505 Benchmark Check

Core i7-1068NG7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 8505 and Core i7-1068NG7

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 8505 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Core i7-1068NG7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Pentium Gold 8505 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 8505 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-1068NG7 — 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 Pentium Gold 8505 scores 9,167 against the Core i7-1068NG7's 9,240 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-1068NG7. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold 8505 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-1068NG7.

Feature	Pentium Gold 8505	Core i7-1068NG7
Cores / Threads	5 / 6+25%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+7%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256 kB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	—	Ice Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	9,167	9,240
Geekbench 6 Single	1,550	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	4,055	—

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 8505 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-1068NG7 uses FCBGA1344 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold 8505	Core i7-1068NG7
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1344
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Pentium Gold 8505) / not specified (Core i7-1068NG7). The Pentium Gold 8505 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Core i7-1068NG7 requires a dedicated GPU.