Intel Core i7-7500U vs Intel Pentium Silver N5000

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Performance
Core i7-7500U73% better
4,53812% of 36,991
Pentium Silver N5000
2,6197% of 36,991

The Core i7-7500U has 73% better performance than the Pentium Silver N5000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-7500U
No data available
Pentium Silver N5000
16.2713% of 121.53

The Pentium Silver N5000 has 13% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-7500U CPU

The Intel Core i7-7500U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i7-7500U is compatible with FCBGA1356 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i7-7500U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-7500U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2700.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3500.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-7500U does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Core i7-7500U has the 422nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 12.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Pentium Silver N5000 CPU

The Intel Pentium Silver N5000 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2017 with a suggested retail price of $161. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Goldmont Plus microarchitecture. The Silver N5000 is compatible with Intel BGA 1090 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 605 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium Silver N5000 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium Silver N5000 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 56 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium Silver N5000 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium Silver N5000 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 605. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Pentium Silver N5000 has the 555th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.08% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 2,619 score and $161 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 16.27. This is the 174th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i7-7500UPentium Silver N5000
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Pentium
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q4 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)--$161
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-7500U73% better
4,53812% of 36,991
Pentium Silver N5000
2,6197% of 36,991

The Core i7-7500U has 73% better performance than the Pentium Silver N5000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-7500U is ranked 422nd with a score of 4,538, and the Pentium Silver N5000 is ranked 555th with a score of 2,619.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-7500U
No data available
Pentium Silver N5000
16.2713% of 121.53

The Pentium Silver N5000 has 31% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Pentium Silver N5000's 16.27 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-7500U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-7600U4,575+1%
Core i3-7100H4,559+0%
Core i7-7500U4,538
Core i7-3520M4,466-2%
Core i7-740QM4,450-2%
Core m5-6Y572,681-41%
Core m7-6Y752,678.5-41%
Pentium Silver N50002,619-42%
Core m5-6Y542,529-44%
Celeron 3865U1,906-58%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-7500U orPentium Silver N5000
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Pentium Gold 5405U19.56+20%
Core i7-4712HQ18.49+14%
Celeron 3865U17.81+10%
Celeron J400517.54+8%
Core i7-4702MQ16.62+2%
Pentium Silver N500016.27
Core i3-N30016.13-1%
Core i3-8145U15.19-7%
Core i5-5257U12.37-24%
Core i5-5200U11.98-26%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i7-7500UPentium Silver N5000
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
4,538
(+73.27%)
2,619
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,852
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
340
(+43.76%)
236.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
144
(+84.62%)
78
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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855
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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346
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
3,651
(+40.1%)
2,606
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,928
(+70.02%)
1,134
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i7-7500UPentium Silver N5000
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size14 nm14 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i7-7500UPentium Silver N5000
Series--Pentium
Microarchitecture--Goldmont Plus
Codename--Gemini Lake
Memory Support--DDR4
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-7500UPentium Silver N5000
Cores24
Threads44
Clock Speed2700.0 MHz1100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3500.0 MHz2.7 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--11.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-7500UPentium Silver N5000
L1 Cache128 KB56 KB
L2 Cache512 KB4 MB
L3 Cache4 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i7-7500UPentium Silver N5000
SocketFCBGA1356Intel BGA 1090
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0 x6
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W6 W
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i7-7500UPentium Silver N5000
Integrated Graphics--UHD Graphics 605
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AES-NI, SHA, F16C, EM64T, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, EIST, XD-bit, SGX

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.