Pentium Gold G6405
VS
Ryzen Embedded R1505G

Pentium Gold G6405 vs Ryzen Embedded R1505G

Intel

Pentium Gold G6405

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2021
VS
AMD

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2019

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R1505G

#460
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
618%
#461
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
609%
#462
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
559%
#463
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
556%
#464
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
551%
#466
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
532%
#467
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
510%
#468
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
510%
#469
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
496%
#472
Ryzen Embedded R1505G
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
100%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium Gold G6405 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen Embedded R1505G in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightPentium Gold G6405Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-R (2021) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightPentium Gold G6405Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G6405 and Ryzen Embedded R1505G

Intel

Pentium Gold G6405

The Pentium Gold G6405 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,817 points. Launch price was $64.

AMD

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

The Ryzen Embedded R1505G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,799 points. Launch price was $80.

Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold G6405 and Ryzen Embedded R1505G share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Pentium Gold G6405 versus 3.3 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1505G — a 21.6% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G6405 (base: 4.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Pentium Gold G6405 uses the Comet Lake-R (2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1505G uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G6405 scores 3,817 against the Ryzen Embedded R1505G's 3,799 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Gold G6405. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

FeaturePentium Gold G6405Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
2 / 4
Boost Clock
4.1 GHz+24%
3.3 GHz
Base Clock
4.1 GHz+71%
2.4 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
512 kB (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Comet Lake-R (2021)
Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark
3,817
3,799
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G6405 uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1505G uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium Gold G6405Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Socket
LGA1200
FP5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Gold G6405) / AMD-V (Ryzen Embedded R1505G). The Ryzen Embedded R1505G includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 3), while the Pentium Gold G6405 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen Embedded R1505G targets Embedded.

FeaturePentium Gold G6405Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Vega 3
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Embedded