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Xeon E3-1505L v5
Pentium Gold 7505
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 Xeon E3-1505L v5 is positioned at rank 549 and the Pentium Gold 7505 is on rank 111, so the Pentium Gold 7505 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505L v5
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 7505
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E3-1505L v5 | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-H (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E3-1505L v5 | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Xeon E3-1505L v5 and Pentium Gold 7505
Xeon E3-1505L v5
The Xeon E3-1505L v5 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 5,083 points. Launch price was $433.
Pentium Gold 7505
The Pentium Gold 7505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.5 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,174 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Xeon E3-1505L v5 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold 7505 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E3-1505L v5 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505L v5 versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold 7505 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 7505 (base: 2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Xeon E3-1505L v5 uses the Skylake-H (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold 7505 uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Xeon E3-1505L v5 scores 5,083 against the Pentium Gold 7505's 5,174 — a 1.8% lead for the Pentium Gold 7505. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon E3-1505L v5 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 7505.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1505L v5 | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2.5 MB+900% |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-29% |
| Architecture | Skylake-H (2015−2016) | Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 5,083 | 5,174+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E3-1505L v5 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 7505 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E3-1505L v5 | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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