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Intel Pentium Gold 7505

Intel Pentium Gold 7505: Budget Processor for Everyday Tasks

April 2025

Architecture and Manufacturing Process: 10 nm SuperFin and Mobility Optimization

The Intel Pentium Gold 7505 processor, introduced as part of the Tiger Lake lineup, is designed for budget laptops where energy efficiency and compactness are key factors.

Cores, Threads, and Clock Speeds

- 2 cores / 4 threads: Base frequency — 2.0 GHz, maximum in Turbo Boost mode — up to 3.5 GHz.

- 10 nm SuperFin: The manufacturing process provides lower heat generation and better power consumption compared to 14-nm chips from previous generations (e.g., Pentium Gold 6405U).

Integrated Graphics

- Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Generation: 48 execution units (EUs), supports 4K@60 Hz via HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort.

- Technologies: Supports AV1 decoding, useful for video streaming, and DirectX 12 for basic gaming.

Power Consumption and TDP: Balance Between Power and Autonomy

- TDP 15 W: Typical figure for ultrabooks. At minimal load, consumption drops to 5–7 W.

- Thermal Design: Allows for passive cooling in some thin devices (e.g., Chuwi Minibook X).

Performance: What Can the Pentium Gold 7505 Do?

Geekbench 6 test results (1353 / 2590) position it at the level of the Intel Core i3 10th generation, but with improved energy efficiency.

Real Tasks

- Office Work: Easily handles a web browser (10+ tabs), Microsoft Office, and Zoom.

- Multimedia: Streams 4K video on YouTube, edits simple videos in Shotcut (with lag during complex effects).

- Gaming:

- CS:GO — 40–50 FPS on low settings (720p).

- Minecraft — 50–60 FPS (1080p, minimal graphics).

- Modern AAA titles (e.g., Cyberpunk 2077) — not recommended.

Turbo Boost Mode

- Brief loads (e.g., opening heavy PDF files): Frequency peaks at 3.5 GHz.

- Sustained loads (video rendering): Frequency stabilizes at 2.8–3.0 GHz due to cooling limitations.

Usage Scenarios: Who Is This Processor For?

1. Students: For studying (typing, presentations, online courses).

2. Office Employees: Working with email, spreadsheets, corporate applications.

3. Home Users: Watching Netflix, social media, video calls.

4. Travelers: Compact laptops with long battery life (e.g., Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3).

Not suitable for: Gamers, designers, engineers working with CAD.

Battery Life: How Long Will the Laptop Last?

- Usage Time:

- Web surfing — 8–10 hours (with a battery capacity of 50 Wh).

- Video — up to 12 hours (thanks to hardware AV1 decoding).

- Energy-Saving Technologies:

- Intel Speed Shift: Dynamic frequency management.

- C-States: Puts unused cores into sleep mode.

Comparison with Competitors

AMD Ryzen 3 5425U (Zen 3, 4 Cores / 8 Threads)

- Pros: Better multi-threaded performance (Geekbench 6 Multi Core ~3200).

- Cons: Higher laptop prices (from $450 compared to $350 for Pentium).

Apple M1 (in base MacBook Air)

- Pros: 2–3 times higher performance, 18 hours of battery life.

- Cons: Starting price of $999, limited compatibility with Windows software.

Intel Core i3-1115G4 (2 Cores / 4 Threads)

- Pros: Frequencies up to 4.1 GHz, 15–20% faster in single-threaded tasks.

- Cons: Laptops cost $50–100 more.

Pros and Cons of Pentium Gold 7505

Strengths:

- Low cost of laptops (from $300).

- Support for modern standards: Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 4 (in some models).

- Sufficient performance for everyday tasks.

Weaknesses:

- Only 2 cores: Multitasking is limited (e.g., lag when running Photoshop and a browser simultaneously).

- No support for PCIe 4.0: SSDs operate on PCIe 3.0 x4 (up to 3.5 GB/s).

Laptop Selection Recommendations

1. Device Type: Ultrabooks (Acer Swift 1) or compact laptops (HP 14s-dq).

2. RAM: Minimum 8 GB (preferably 16 GB for future-proofing).

3. Storage: SSD is a must (256 GB and above).

4. Screen: Full HD (1920×1080) — reduces eye strain.

5. Additional: Check for the presence of USB-C with charging support.

Examples of Models for 2025:

- ASUS Vivobook Go 14 ($329): 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, 14" FHD.

- Dell Inspiron 15 3520 ($349): 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, HDD slot.

Final Conclusion: Who Should Buy the Pentium Gold 7505?

This processor is a great choice for those looking for an affordable laptop for basic tasks. Its key advantages include:

- Price: Devices are cheaper than equivalents with Ryzen 3 or Core i3.

- Energy Efficiency: Up to 10 hours of usage without recharging.

- Modern Technologies: Support for Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 4.

Who should buy:

- Students for studying.

- Seniors for communication and hobbies.

- Offices as corporate devices.

Who should look for alternatives:

- Gamers — consider Ryzen 5 or Intel Core i5 with discrete graphics.

- Freelancers — better to go for Core i5 / Ryzen 5 and 16 GB RAM.

Price Range for Laptops: $300–$400 (new models, 2025). If your budget is over $500, it makes sense to choose a more powerful CPU.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Mobile

Launch Date

October 2020

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

7505

Code Name

Tiger Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Max Turbo Frequency

Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

3.50 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

2.0

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Yes

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCBGA1449

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

10 nm SuperFin

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

100°C

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

Microprocessor PCIe Revision

Gen 3

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR4-3200 | LPDDR4x-3733

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

64 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

4 GT/s

ECC Memory Supported

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

GPU Specifications

Integrated Graphics Model

An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.

Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.25 GHz

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

12.1

Execution Units

The Execution Unit is the foundational building block of Intel’s graphics architecture. Execution Units are compute processors optimized for simultaneous Multi-Threading for high throughput compute power.

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

7680x4320@60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

4096x2304@60Hz

Number of Displays Supported

Graphics Output

Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.

eDP 1.4b | MIPI-DSI 2.0 | DP 1.4 | HDMI 2.0b

Miscellaneous

Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) on CPU

A new set of embedded processor technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning use cases. It extends Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly increases deep learning inference performance over previous generations.

Yes

Intel Image Processing Unit

6.0

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

4 MB Intel® Smart Cache

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel High Definition Audio

Yes

Intel Volume Management Device (VMD)

Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) provides a common, robust method of hot plug and LED management for NVMe-based solid state drives.

Yes

Intel Boot Guard

Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel Control-Flow Enforcement Technology

CET - Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) helps protect against the misuse of legitimate code snippets through return-oriented programming (ROP) control-flow hijacking attacks.

Yes

Intel OS Guard

Yes

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.6

OpenCL Support

OpenCL (Open Computing Language) is a multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for heterogeneous parallel programming.

3.0

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

Single Core Score

1353

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

2590

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

1090

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

2206

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

2280

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

5202

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Xeon Gold 5315Y

1434 +6%

Core i5-8500

1386 +2.4%

Pentium Gold 7505

1353

Xeon E5-1660 v3

1310 -3.2%

EPYC 7702

1267 -6.4%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Core i7-10610U

3066 +18.4%

Xeon E3-1240L v5

2897 +11.9%

Pentium Gold 7505

2590

Core i5-4430S

2397 -7.5%

Core i7-3635QM

2147 -17.1%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Xeon W-2245

1131 +3.8%

Core i9-10885H

1113 +2.1%

Pentium Gold 7505

1090

Xeon E3-1230 v6

1068 -2%

Ryzen 7 4800HS

1046 -4%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Core i7-6822EQ

2533 +14.8%

Xeon E-2136

2381 +7.9%

Pentium Gold 7505

2206

Xeon E5-2608L v3

2061 -6.6%

Core i5-2380P

1927 -12.6%

Passmark CPU Single Core

Xeon Gold 6246R

2341 +2.7%

Xeon Gold 6146

2309 +1.3%

Pentium Gold 7505

2280

Core i5-1035G1

2252 -1.2%

Celeron G5925

2222 -2.5%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Core i5-1030NG7

5743 +10.4%

Core i7-4710HQ

5518 +6.1%

Pentium Gold 7505

5202

Xeon Bronze 3204

4835 -7.1%

Celeron G6900

4555 -12.4%