Ryzen 5 1500X vs Pentium Gold 8505
Ryzen 5 1500X
Pentium Gold 8505
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. The Ryzen 5 1500X is positioned at rank 436 and the Pentium Gold 8505 is on rank 471, so the Ryzen 5 1500X offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 1500X
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 8505
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1500X | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 1500X | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Ryzen 5 1500X and Pentium Gold 8505
Ryzen 5 1500X
The Ryzen 5 1500X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 April 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,074 points. Launch price was $189.
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.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 1500X packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold 8505 offers 5 cores / 6 threads — the Pentium Gold 8505 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 1500X versus 4.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 8505 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 8505. The Ryzen 5 1500X is built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 1500X scores 9,074 against the Pentium Gold 8505's 9,167 — a 1% lead for the Pentium Gold 8505. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,120 vs 1,550, a 32.2% lead for the Pentium Gold 8505 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,700 vs 4,055 (9.2% advantage for the Pentium Gold 8505). L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 1500X vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold 8505.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1500X | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 5 / 6+25% |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm | Intel 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | — |
| PassMark | 9,074 | 9,167+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 4,641 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,120 | 1,550+38% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,700 | 4,055+10% |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 1500X uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 8505 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Ryzen 5 1500X versus DDR5-4800 on the Pentium Gold 8505 — the Pentium Gold 8505 supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: A320,B350,X370,B450,X470 (Ryzen 5 1500X) and SoC (Pentium Gold 8505).
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1500X | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR5-4800+25% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 5 1500X) vs Yes (Pentium Gold 8505). The Pentium Gold 8505 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 1500X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 1500X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 1500X rivals Core i5-7500.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 1500X | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics |
| Unlocked | Yes | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | Yes |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
Top Performing CPUs
The most powerful cpus ranked by PassMark CPU Mark benchmark scores.
You May Also Compare
Similar CPU comparisons based on Ryzen 5 1500X and Pentium Gold 8505
