Intel Pentium 8505
Expert rating7.2 / 10
- Brand:
- Intel
- Form Factor:
- Laptop
- CPU Socket:
- FCBGA1744
- Core/Thread Count:
- 5C/6T
- TDP:
- 15W
- iGPU:
- Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors
- CPU Series:
- Pentium
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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12
Intel Pentium 8505 Review
Intel Pentium 8505 5-core 6-thread laptop processor, 1.2GHz base / 4.4GHz boost, 15W TDP, BGA 1744 socket
The Intel Pentium 8505 is an entry mobile chip a step above Celeron, aimed at everyday laptops with modest performance needs. It pairs 5 cores and 6 threads with a 1.2GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.4GHz and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, all within a 15W envelope.
Performance and Architecture
With 5 cores and 6 threads, the Intel Pentium 8505 runs a 1.2GHz base clock that boosts up to 4.4GHz, backed by 6MB of L3 cache and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics.
Platform and Deployment
The Intel Pentium 8505 uses the BGA 1744 platform in a 15W envelope, positioned as an entry mobile chip a step above Celeron, aimed at everyday laptops with modest performance needs.
Comparison to Alternatives
Within the Pentium lineup in this catalog, the Intel Pentium 8505 sits at the 5-core tier, differentiated by clock speed, TDP, and socket. Against AMD's Ryzen and EPYC processors in this catalog at a similar tier, Intel's Pentium competes on platform ecosystem and per-core efficiency, while against Intel's own Core Ultra and Xeon 6 parts in this catalog it targets a narrower, more specialized deployment niche.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating7.2 / 10
The Intel Pentium 8505 is a modest step up from Celeron for everyday laptop use, without any performance ambitions.
Best for
- Everyday laptops
- Student laptops
- Light productivity
Not for
- Gaming laptops
- Content creation
- Heavy multitasking
Specifications
What these specs meanIdentity
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Pentium |
| Model Number | 8505 |
| Codename | Alder Lake |
| Release Year | 2022 |
Segment and platform
| Market Segment | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Microarchitecture | Alder Lake |
| Socket | FCBGA1744 |
| Socket Status | Current |
| Process Node | 7 nm |
Core configuration
| Total Cores | 5 |
|---|---|
| Performance Cores | 1 |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 |
| Total Threads | 6 |
| SMT Enabled | Yes |
Clock speeds
| P-Core Base Clock | 1.2 GHz |
|---|---|
| P-Core Boost Clock | 4.4 GHz |
Cache
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
|---|
Power and thermal
| Base Power | 15 W |
|---|---|
| Max Turbo Power | 55 W |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR4x |
|---|---|
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| ECC Support | No |
Graphics and AI
| Integrated Graphics | Yes |
|---|---|
| iGPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Expansion
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
|---|
Commercial
| Retail Availability | Soldered Only |
|---|
| Form Factor | Laptop |
|---|---|
| TDP | 15 W |
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel Processors |
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Intel Pentium 8505?
The Intel Pentium 8505 has 5 cores and 6 threads, a 1.2 GHz base and 4.4 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache and a 15 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Socket: FCBGA1744.
Will the Intel Pentium 8505 work with my current setup?
The Intel Pentium 8505 lists Socket is FCBGA1744. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the Intel Pentium 8505 best suited to?
Best suited to: Everyday laptops; Student laptops; Light productivity.
What are the drawbacks of the Intel Pentium 8505?
Not the best fit for: Gaming laptops; Content creation; Heavy multitasking.