Intel Pentium 6805

The Intel Pentium 6805 is a 2-core, 4-thread mobile processor built on Intel's Ice Lake architecture with the Ice Lake-Y codename. It combines a 1.10 GHz base clock with a 3.00 GHz boost clock, 4 MB of shared L3 cache, and a TDP of 15 W. In the benchmark database it sits at the 30th percentile of all CPUs and records an average benchmark score of 1087. That average is almost indistinguishable from its four nearest rivals, with performance deltas spanning -0.1% to +0.2%.

Benchmark Performance

Across the Cinebench suite, the Pentium 6805 produces the following results: Cinebench R15 multi-core 378 and single-core 53; Cinebench R20 multi-core 1579 and single-core 222; Cinebench R23 multi-core 3760 and single-core 530. These are low absolute scores, consistent with the 30th percentile placement among all CPUs. The average benchmark score of 1087 is the aggregate used for the nearest-rival comparison.

The nearest rival data shows how narrow the competitive band is. The Intel Core i5-3450S averages 1088, and the Pentium 6805 trails it by 0.1%. The AMD Athlon 220GE also averages 1088, also a 0.1% deficit. The Intel Core i5-2450P averages 1086, giving the Pentium 6805 a 0.1% lead. The Intel Core i5-3475S averages 1085, giving the Pentium 6805 a 0.2% lead. In all four cases, the difference is within 0.2 percentage points.

The overall picture is a processor that effectively sits in the same performance class as those four rivals. Its own average of 1087 falls between the 1085 and 1088 averages of the comparison group. The 30th percentile rank reinforces the interpretation: this is not a high-output part, but it is also not an outlier at the bottom of the database. The deltas are so small that benchmark noise could plausibly reorder the group, which makes the Pentium 6805 best described as a mid-to-low mobile processor in aggregate scoring terms.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The single-thread scores are Cinebench R15 53, R20 222, and R23 530. The multi-thread scores are Cinebench R15 378, R20 1579, and R23 3760. The multi-thread results are higher because the processor exposes 4 threads, but the increase is not the kind of scaling expected from a high-core-count chip. With only 2 physical cores, the effective multi-thread ceiling is four simultaneous threads.

For workloads that depend on one or two threads, the 3.00 GHz boost clock is the primary asset. The 1.10 GHz base clock is low, so the processor is clearly designed to spend much of its time at light loads and boost upward when a single thread needs speed. For workloads that scale beyond four threads, the processor cannot participate beyond its four threads. That makes the single-core side of the chip relatively more useful than the multi-core side in real-world terms.

This split matters for typical usage. A lightly threaded task will run closer to the single-core result, while a fully threaded render or encode will run closer to the multi-core result. The R23 single-core score of 530 is the stronger side of the chip; the R23 multi-core score of 3760 is a modest result for a processor at the 30th percentile.

Power and Thermals

The Pentium 6805 carries a 15 W TDP. This is a low-power rating and matches the Ice Lake-Y codename and the mobile market segment. The processor is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process, with a die size of 123 mm². Those figures describe a compact, efficiency-oriented design rather than a high-power desktop part.

A 15 W TDP implies a modest cooling tier. A compact or low-profile cooling solution should be sufficient, and high-end cooling is not indicated by the data. The processor can boost from 1.10 GHz up to 3.00 GHz, but the data set does not provide sustained power limits or thermal throttle points. What the data does show is a low-TDP mobile chip built for thin-and-light integration. The end-of-life production status further suggests this is a finished design rather than a continuing platform investment.

Platform and Compatibility

The Pentium 6805 uses the Intel BGA 1526 socket, a board-level mobile package. The generation label is "Pentium (Sunny Cove-Y)," and the part number is SRK0U. The multiplier is locked, so overclocking is not supported. Memory support is DDR4 through a dual-channel interface rated at 51.2 GB/s, and ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity is Gen 3. Display output can be handled by the integrated UHD Graphics with 32 execution units.

The market segment is Mobile, and the production status is end-of-life. The release date is 2020-09-30, and the launch MSRP was $161. For compatibility planning, the BGA socket means the processor is tied to its board. The locked multiplier removes CPU-level tuning, and the end-of-life status means there is no continuing supply commitment. Upgrades should be considered at the platform level rather than as a processor swap, because the board-level package and locked design do not point toward a modular upgrade path.

Who Should Consider It

The data points to a processor for light office and general mobile workloads. The R20 single-core score of 222 and R23 single-core score of 530 show enough single-thread capability for responsive everyday use, while the 2-core/4-thread layout limits heavy multitasking.

Creation users will see the multi-core scores of R20 1579 and R23 3760 as a constraint. Sustained all-core work is not this chip's strength. The 30th percentile placement and the small deltas against older rivals confirm that it is not positioned for demanding rendering, video encoding, or compilation workloads.

Gamers can combine the processor with the integrated UHD Graphics (32EU), and the PCIe Gen 3 interface allows a discrete GPU if the platform supports it. However, the low thread count and 30th percentile rank will bound performance in games that scale across many threads. Lightly threaded games may be acceptable; heavily threaded game scenarios will run into the 4-thread limit.

The best fit is a system where 15 W power consumption, BGA integration, and a complete mobile platform matter more than raw multi-thread throughput. Buyers or integrators looking for high CPU performance should focus on parts with higher average benchmark scores and higher percentile placements.

FAQ

Q: What architecture is the Intel Pentium 6805 based on?

A: It is based on Intel's Ice Lake architecture with the codename Ice Lake-Y, manufactured on a 10 nm process.

Q: What memory does the Pentium 6805 support?

A: It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with 51.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. ECC is not supported.

Q: What integrated graphics does it include?

A: It includes UHD Graphics with 32 execution units.

Q: What is the production status and release date of this processor?

A: The production status is end-of-life, and the release date is 2020-09-30.

Q: How does the Pentium 6805 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score is 1087. It trails the Intel Core i5-3450S and AMD Athlon 220GE by 0.1%, leads the Intel Core i5-2450P by 0.1%, and leads the Intel Core i5-3475S by 0.2%.

Q: What are the Cinebench R23 scores for this processor?

A: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 3760, and the single-core score is 530.