Intel Pentium Silver N5000 vs Intel Core i5-5300U

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Performance
Pentium Silver N5000
2,6197% of 36,991
Core i5-5300U31% better
3,4399% of 36,991

The Core i5-5300U has 31% better performance than the Pentium Silver N5000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N500049% better
16.2713% of 121.53
Core i5-5300U
10.929% of 121.53

The Pentium Silver N5000 has 49% better value for the money than the Core i5-5300U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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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 Intel Core i5-5300U CPU

The Intel Core i5-5300U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $315. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i5-5300U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-5300U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-5300U 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 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-5300U 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 2.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 2.9 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 Core i5-5300U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5500. 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 Core i5-5300U has the 491st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,439 score and $315 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.92. This is the 187th 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.

InfoPentium Silver N5000Core i5-5300U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesPentiumCore i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2017Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)$161$315
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium Silver N5000
2,6197% of 36,991
Core i5-5300U31% better
3,4399% of 36,991

The Core i5-5300U has 31% 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 Core i5-5300U is ranked 491st with a score of 3,439.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N500049% better
16.2713% of 121.53
Core i5-5300U
10.929% of 121.53

The Pentium Silver N5000 has 49% better value for the money than the Core i5-5300U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium Silver N5000 is ranked 174th with a performance per dollar of 16.27, and the Core i5-5300U is ranked 187th with a performance per dollar of 10.92.

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
Core i5-5350U3,479+33%
Core i7-5550U3,470+32%
Core i5-5300U3,439+31%
Core i5-5200U3,365.5+29%
Core i7-640M3,356+28%
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 or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Celeron J400517.54+8%
Core i7-4702MQ16.62+2%
Pentium Silver N500016.27
Core i3-N30016.13-1%
Core i3-8145U15.19-7%
Core i5-5250U11.39-30%
Core i5-5350U11.04-32%
Core i5-5300U10.92-33%
Core i7-720QM10.81-34%
Core i5-L16G710.73-34%

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 N5000Core i5-5300U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,619
3,439
(+31.31%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
236.5
270
(+14.16%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
78
117
(+50%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
855
1,573
(+83.98%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
346
827
(+139.02%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,606
2,732
(+4.83%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,134
1,632
(+43.92%)
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 N5000Core i5-5300U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm14 nm
Transistors--1,300 million

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 N5000Core i5-5300U
SeriesPentiumCore i5
MicroarchitectureGoldmont PlusBroadwell-U
CodenameGemini LakeBroadwell-U
Memory SupportDDR4DDR3
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 N5000Core i5-5300U
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz2.3 GHz
Turbo Clock2.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier11.0x23.0x
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 N5000Core i5-5300U
L1 Cache56 KB64 KB
L2 Cache4 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--3 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 N5000Core i5-5300U
SocketIntel BGA 1090Intel BGA 1168
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x6PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W15 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max105 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium Silver N5000Core i5-5300U
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 605Intel HD 5500
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, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-d, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT, Boost 2.0

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