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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium Gold 7505 is positioned at rank #111 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 Gold 7505

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284%

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Atom Z3735G

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279%

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Core i5-480M

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256%

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Core i5-460M

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255%

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Core i5-2540M

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253%

#105

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

244%

#106

Core i3-380M

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234%

#107

Core i5-430M

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234%

#108

Core 2 Duo T6600

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228%

#111

Pentium Gold 7505

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100%

#114

Core i3-4100M

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98%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Gold 7505 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Gold 7505 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 7505 is a 2-core / 4-thread processor based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm SuperFin process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.5 GHz from a base frequency of 2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB of L3 cache, plus 2.5 MB of L2 cache and 160 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 5,174, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.

Specification	Pentium Gold 7505
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.5 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	10 nm SuperFin
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	4 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	2.5 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	160 kB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	4 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	5,174

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 7505 fits into the FCBGA1449 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

Specification	Pentium Gold 7505
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Tiger Lake
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1449
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 4.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Gold 7505 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 2.5 MB + 4 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium Gold 7505
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	2.5 MB + 4 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #111 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #1856 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Gold 7505
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#111
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1856
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2020
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel