Intel Pentium Silver N5000 vs AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS

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Performance
Pentium Silver N5000
2,6197% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS433% better
13,95238% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS has 433% better performance than the Pentium Silver N5000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N5000
16.2713% of 121.53
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
No data available

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 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.

About the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2022. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 3+ microarchitecture. The PRO 6950HS is compatible with AMD Socket FP7 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 680M integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 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 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.9 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 Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 680M. 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

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS has the 156th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 37.72% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

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

InfoPentium Silver N5000Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesPentiumRyzen 9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2017Q2 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$161--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium Silver N5000
2,6197% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS433% better
13,95238% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS has 433% better performance than the Pentium Silver N5000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium Silver N5000 is ranked 555th with a score of 2,619, and the Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS is ranked 156th with a score of 13,952.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N5000
16.2713% of 121.53
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
No data available

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 174th 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:Pentium Silver N5000 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U14,139+440%
Ryzen 7 7735U14,022+435%
Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS13,952+433%
Ryzen 5 6600HS13,933+432%
Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H13,828+428%
Core m5-6Y572,681+2%
Core m7-6Y752,678.5+2%
Pentium Silver N50002,619
Core m5-6Y542,529-3%
Celeron 3865U1,906-27%

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:Pentium Silver N5000 orRyzen 9 PRO 6950HS
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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BenchmarkPentium Silver N5000Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,619
13,952
(+432.72%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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7,132
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
236.5
1,913
(+708.88%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
78
239
(+206.41%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
855
8,673
(+914.39%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
346
1,894
(+447.4%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,606
22,697
(+770.95%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,134
3,405
(+200.26%)
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.

SpecPentium Silver N5000Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size14 nm6 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.

SpecPentium Silver N5000Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
SeriesPentiumRyzen 9
MicroarchitectureGoldmont PlusZen 3+
CodenameGemini LakeRembrandt
Memory SupportDDR4DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

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.

SpecPentium Silver N5000Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Cores48
Threads416
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz3.3 GHz
Turbo Clock2.7 GHz4.9 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier11.0x33.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

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.

SpecPentium Silver N5000Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
L1 Cache56 KB64 KB
L2 Cache4 MB512 KB
L3 Cache--16 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.

SpecPentium Silver N5000Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
SocketIntel BGA 1090AMD Socket FP7
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x6PCIe 4.0 x20
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W35 W
TJ Max105 °C95 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium Silver N5000Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 605Radeon 680M
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AES-NI, SHA, F16C, EM64T, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, EIST, XD-bit, SGXMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2

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