CPU
GPU
Pentium Gold 8505
Ryzen 5 3400G
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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. The Pentium Gold 8505 is positioned at rank #471 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 8505
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 3400G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Gold 8505 | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Gold 8505 | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($80) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold 8505 and Ryzen 5 3400G
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.
Ryzen 5 3400G
The Ryzen 5 3400G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 9,201 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold 8505 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 5 3400G 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 4.2 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3400G — a 4.7% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 8505. The Ryzen 5 3400G is built on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 8505 scores 9,167 against the Ryzen 5 3400G's 9,201 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 3400G. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold 8505 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 3400G.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 8505 | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 6+25% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz+5% | 4.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-42% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | — | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 9,167 | 9,201 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,550 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,055 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Gold 8505 uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 5 3400G uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 8505 | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM4 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Pentium Gold 8505) / not specified (Ryzen 5 3400G). The Pentium Gold 8505 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 3400G requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 8505 | Ryzen 5 3400G |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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