Pentium Gold 8505 vs Ryzen 7 3700X
Pentium Gold 8505
Ryzen 7 3700X
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 7 3700X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Gold 8505 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) / 7 nm, 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Gold 8505 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($140) |
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 7 3700X
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 7 3700X
The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.
Processing Power
The Pentium Gold 8505 packs 5 cores / 6 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 8505 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — identical boost frequencies. The Ryzen 7 3700X is built on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Gold 8505 scores 9,167 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 84% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold 8505 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 8505 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 5 / 6 | 8 / 16+60% |
| Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 32 MB+300% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 7 nm, 12 nm |
| Architecture | — | Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 9,167 | 22,430+145% |
| 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 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-4800 on the Pentium Gold 8505 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 3700X — the Pentium Gold 8505 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 3700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Pentium Gold 8505) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) — the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Pentium Gold 8505) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X).
| Feature | Pentium Gold 8505 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-4800+25% | DDR4-3200 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: Yes (Pentium Gold 8505) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X). The Pentium Gold 8505 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 7 3700X requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium Gold 8505 | Ryzen 7 3700X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | Yes | — |
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