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  • Avg. price: ~£95
  • PassMark benchmark result: 9043
  • N. of physical cores: 5
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.4 GHz

Intel Pentium Gold 8505 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.9

Performance

18.0%

6.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.1

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.9

Platform

1.0%

7.7

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    5.8

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    6.7

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    2.2

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.2

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    2.1

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Pentium Gold 8505 is a 12th Generation 'Alder Lake-U' mobile processor featuring a unique 5-core, 6-thread hybrid architecture, consisting of 1 high-performance 'Golden Cove' core and 4 energy-efficient 'Gracemont' cores. It boasts a maximum turbo frequency of 4.40 GHz, an 8MB Intel Smart Cache, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics with 48 execution units. Key advantages include its modern support for both DDR5-4800 and LPDDR5-5200 memory, PCIe 4.0 connectivity, and a relatively low base power consumption of 15W, making it highly efficient for everyday productivity and light multitasking. However, its primary drawbacks are its limited multi-threaded performance due to having only one performance core, a high maximum turbo power peak of 55W that can lead to rapid heat buildup in slim chassis, and its unsuitability for demanding professional workloads or high-end gaming.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Pentium Gold 8505

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

5.7
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a technical score of 5.66 points, which is higher than that of 58.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.7

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

7.0
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7 points, which is higher than 72.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1744
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 71% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Intel 600 Series
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports Intel 600 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 80.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

5
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has 5 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.2% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

6
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 offers 6 CPU threads, which is fewer than 64.8% of processors and equal to 2.2% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

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CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.4 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 reaches a boost clock of 4.4 GHz which is higher than that of 51.2% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

1 x 1.2 GHz & 4 x 0.9 GHz
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a base clock of 1x1.2 GHz & 4x0.9 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

10 nm
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.3% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 7
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

8 MB
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is larger than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.8% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

3.3 MB
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has an L2 cache of 3.3 MB which is larger than that of 54.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

464 KB
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has an L1 cache of 464 KB which is larger than that of 61.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5, which is newer than that of 95.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

5,200 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports memory speeds up to 5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.1% of processors and equal to 7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR5-5200 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-5200 MHz, which is higher than that of 72.2% of processors and equal to 1.8% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

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Intel Pentium Gold 8505 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 48EU
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 48EU integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 61.3% of processors and equal to that in 0.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

48
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has 48 GPU execution units, which is more than 82.5% of processors and equal to 4.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

AV1 (HW decode)
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

55 W
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a boost power of 55 W which is lower than that of 57.3% of processors and equal to that of 4.6% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Pentium Gold 8505 vs the average processor

  • 56.2% higher single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,297 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,297 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.2,297 vs 1,471
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.1.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Combines high-performance cores with lower-power efficiency cores instead of relying on just one core type.
    When it matters: When you want strong burst performance in demanding tasks without wasting as much power during lighter background work.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • 29.3% better single-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,210 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,210 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.3,210 vs 2,483
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
    What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
    When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 4.0

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).4.0 vs 3.0
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • Supports HMP
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports HMP, the average processor does not.
  • 56.2% higher single-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,297 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 29.3% better single-core performance
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,210 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
  • 23.7% higher multi-core score
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (5,931 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 2.5x more L2 per core
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (1.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Alder Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • More advanced foundry
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 vs DDR4).
  • Newer PCIe version
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (4 vs 3.0).
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 77.3% higher memory speed
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,200 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 2x more GPU execution units
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has more GPU execution units than the average processor (48 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • 1 more supported displays
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Overall
Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Integrated Graphics
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,744 vs FP2).
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (6 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 16 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (12 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 1 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (5 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 14.1% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (9,043 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 25.5% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 25.5% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    What it is: The maximum theoretical memory bandwidth the processor can support.
    When it matters: When memory-heavy workloads matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >75 GB/s

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.34.1 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
    What it is: The maximum data transfer rate supported by the processor's platform bus, usually shown in GT/s.
    When it matters: When you are comparing older platform bandwidth limits rather than just raw CPU core performance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GT/s

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
    What it is: The base platform clock used by older processor designs to derive other operating speeds.
    When it matters: When you are comparing older CPU platforms where bus design still affects how clocks and compatibility are set up.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GT/s

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 16 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (12 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
    When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >33

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (12 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.12 vs 28
  • 1 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (5 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (5 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.5 vs 6
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (6 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Pentium Gold 8505 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (6 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.6 vs 8
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What customers like about Intel Pentium Gold 8505?

  • Excellent value for budget-conscious students and casual users
  • Impressive single-core performance for its class, sometimes rivaling older desktop CPUs
  • Highly energy efficient with a low 15W base TDP, leading to good battery life in laptops
  • Solid multitasking capabilities for basic tasks like browsing, streaming, and office work
  • Supports modern technologies including DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0
  • Integrated UHD graphics (48 EUs) provide a significant uplift over previous budget generations

What customers dislike about Intel Pentium Gold 8505?

  • Not suitable for modern gaming, often bottlenecking even moderately recent graphics cards
  • Multicore performance lags significantly behind Ryzen 3 and Core i3 alternatives
  • High peak power consumption (up to 55W) makes it unsuitable for passive cooling solutions
  • Performance can drop sharply during heavy multitasking or complex program execution
  • Limited future-proofing compared to mid-range processors like the Ryzen 5
  • Locked multiplier prevents any overclocking to gain extra performance

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valid.x86.fr
01/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (8T) Would you like more information on specific laptop models that use this processor, such as the Lenovo...

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D (8-core/16-thread) benchmark results indicate a single-thread score of 542 and a multi-thread score of 5624 on the CPU-Z Benchmark (x64 - 2017.1). Utilizing Zen 3 architecture with 96MB of L3 V-Cache, this processor is designed for maximum efficiency as a final, high-performance upgrade for the AM4 platform. The CPU achieves performance competitive with the...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
01/03/2026
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Pentium Gold 8505 is an Alder Lake-U based mobile processor featuring a 5-core/6-thread hybrid architecture (1x P-core, 4x E-cores) with boost speeds up to 4.4 GHz. It offers strong single-core performance compared to previous budget chips, DDR5/PCIe 4.0 support, and efficiency for NAS or router applications. Limitations include limited multi-threading against Core i3...Read more

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openbenchmarking.org
Q1 2024
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The Intel Pentium Gold 8505 is an Alder Lake-based entry-level processor featuring a 5-core/6-thread (1 P-core, 4 E-cores) architecture. It delivers high single-threaded performance, boosting up to 4.4 GHz for responsive daily use, while supporting modern DDR5 memory and PCIe 4.0. However, the 8505 suffers from limited multi-threaded performance due to its single P-core, trailing...Read more

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forums.servethehome.com
26/01/2024
CWWK Pentium Gold 8505 Soft Router Review

The CWWK Pentium Gold 8505, reviewed on ServeTheHome, offers a significant performance boost over N100-based units by utilizing 20 PCIe lanes to support six 2.5GbE ports, dual NVMe slots, and up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM, making it suitable for heavy virtualization or advanced routing. Key pros include exceptional hardware density, strong single-threaded performance, and a robust,...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2022
Intel i5-9500T vs. Pentium Gold 8505 – CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (12th gen) outperforms the older Intel Core i5-9500T (9th gen) in PassMark benchmarks, offering roughly 12% higher multi-threaded performance and significantly better single-thread speeds. The 8505, a 15W mobile chip, utilizes a 10nm hybrid architecture with 5 cores and 6 threads, supporting modern DDR5-5200 memory. In contrast, the 35W i5-9500T offers 6...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
29/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark Score for Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (8T)

The CPU-Z validation for an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 on an MSI B450 Tomahawk shows a stable 3.9 GHz overclock across all 6 cores and 12 threads. Paired with 16GB of DDR4 memory running at 2932 MHz, this 12nm "Pinnacle Ridge" system provides solid, budget-friendly performance. While offering high-speed dual-channel memory, the 2018-era processor is limited by its older architecture, 65-watt...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
28/01/2024
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Pentium Gold 8505 is an Alder Lake-U entry-level mobile processor utilizing a 5-core/6-thread hybrid architecture, combining one Golden Cove performance core with four Gracemont efficiency cores. It delivers strong single-core performance with speeds up to 4.4 GHz, achieving Geekbench 6 scores around 2,300 for single-core and 5,900 for multi-core. Key advantages include...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
21/02/2023
Intel i5-9500T vs Pentium Gold 8505 - Processor Comparisons

The Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (2022, 10nm) outperforms the older Intel Core i5-9500T (2019, 14nm) in modern benchmarks, offering roughly 12% better multi-threaded performance and 49% higher single-threaded performance despite its lower "Pentium" branding. The 8505's key pros include a 15W TDP, DDR5/PCIe 4.0 support, and superior efficiency for modern, low-power, or mobile devices....Read more

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score.nero.com
Sin fecha
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 Benchmarks - Nero Score

The Intel Pentium Gold 8505 is an Alder Lake-U budget processor featuring a 5-core/6-thread hybrid architecture (1 P-core, 4 E-cores) with a 4.4 GHz boost, achieving "Good" Nero Score ratings for AI tasks. Pros include strong single-thread performance, support for DDR5 and PCIe Gen 4, and efficient AV1 decoding. Cons include limited multi-core performance compared to the i3-1215U...Read more

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