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Overview

The Pentium 6805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 4,424 points. Launch price was $161.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium 6805 is positioned at rank #744 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 Pentium 6805

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920%

#739

Core i3-380M

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882%

#740

Core i5-430M

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881%

#741

Core 2 Duo T6600

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857%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#749

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#757

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99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium 6805 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium 6805 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 6805 is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3 GHz from a base frequency of 1.1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256 kB (per core) of L2 cache and 80 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 4,424, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.

Specification	Pentium 6805
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.1 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Ice Lake-Y (2020)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	10 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	4 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	256 kB (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	80 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	123 mm2
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	4,424

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 6805 fits into the FCBGA1526 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733 memory.

Specification	Pentium 6805
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1526
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-3733
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium 6805 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 15 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium 6805
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	15 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $161, the Pentium 6805 delivers 27 PassMark points per dollar. It currently holds Rank #744 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #1953 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium 6805
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$161
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$161
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$161
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#744
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1953
Release DateLaunch date	1 October 2020 (5 years ago)
Release Year	2020
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel