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Overview

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.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Gold 8505 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Gold 8505 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold 8505 is a 5-core / 6-thread processor, manufactured on a Intel 7 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.4 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 9,167, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Aging generation product. Geekbench 6 single-core (the most relevant metric for gaming FPS) records 1,550, while multi-core reaches 4,055.

Specification	Pentium Gold 8505
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	5C / 6T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	4.4 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	Intel 7 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	9,167
Geekbench 6 SingleSingle-core performance — most relevant for gaming	1,550
Geekbench 6 MultiMulti-core parallel workload performance	4,055

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold 8505 fits into the FCBGA1744 socket and supports PCIe 4.0 with 20 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage. It supports DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4x-4267 memory at speeds up to DDR5-4800 (faster RAM improves bandwidth-sensitive workloads), with a maximum capacity of 64 GB across 2 channels (dual-channel doubles bandwidth). Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics — allows display output without a dedicated GPU, useful for troubleshooting and light tasks.

Specification	Pentium Gold 8505
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1744
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 4.0
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion	20
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200, LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency	DDR5-4800
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory	64 GB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel	2
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption	No
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor	UHD Graphics
Compatible ChipsetsMotherboard chipsets that support this CPU	SoC
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

Specification	Pentium Gold 8505
AVX-512Advanced vector instructions for AI/ML workloads	❌ Not Supported
VirtualizationHardware-assisted virtualization technology	Yes

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Gold 8505 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 55 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed. No stock cooler is included — you will need to purchase an aftermarket cooler separately.

Specification	Pentium Gold 8505
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	55 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C
Included CoolerStock cooler bundled in the box	No

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1367 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Gold 8505
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#1367
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2022
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

5 specs

Type	Laptop
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$69
Release Date	2007-01-01
Performance Ranking Position	1367

Technical Specifications

10 specs

Cores	5
Threads	6
L3 Cache	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Max Frequency	4.4 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Efficiency Cores	4
Performance Cores	1
Process Technology	Intel 7 nm
Max Core Temperature	100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	+