CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
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 PRO 1500 is positioned at rank 282 and the Pentium Gold 8505 is on rank 471, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 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 PRO 1500
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 8505
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ 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 PRO 1500 and Pentium Gold 8505
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 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 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,062 points. Launch price was $149.
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 PRO 1500 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 PRO 1500 versus 4.4 GHz on the Pentium Gold 8505 — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 8505. The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is built on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 9,062 against the Pentium Gold 8505's 9,167 — a 1.2% lead for the Pentium Gold 8505. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold 8505.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | 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 | 9,062 | 9,167+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,550 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 4,055 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 8505 uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1744 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR5-4800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 20 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 1500) / Yes (Pentium Gold 8505). The Pentium Gold 8505 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
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