Pentium Gold G6500T vs Ryzen Embedded R1505G

Pentium Gold G6500T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WW2020

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold G6500T

2 / 4

3,806

+0.2%

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

2 / 4

3,799

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Ryzen Embedded R1505G leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium Gold G6500T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6500T	Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Gold G6500T	Ryzen 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.

Pentium Gold G6500T Benchmark Check

Ryzen Embedded R1505G Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G6500T and Ryzen Embedded R1505G

Pentium Gold G6500T

The Pentium Gold G6500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,806 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium Gold G6500T and Ryzen Embedded R1505G share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. The Ryzen Embedded R1505G is built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G6500T scores 3,806 against the Ryzen Embedded R1505G's 3,799 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Gold G6500T. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold G6500T vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1505G.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6500T	Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+46%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB Intel® Smart Cache	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	—	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	3,806	3,799

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G6500T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1505G uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Pentium Gold G6500T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium Gold G6500T) vs 8 (Ryzen Embedded R1505G) — the Pentium Gold G6500T offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6500T	Ryzen Embedded R1505G
Socket	LGA1200	FP5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB+300%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16+100%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G6500T) vs AMD-V (Ryzen Embedded R1505G). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Pentium Gold G6500T) and Radeon Vega 3 (Ryzen Embedded R1505G) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G6500T targets Desktop Low Power, Ryzen Embedded R1505G targets Embedded.