Intel Pentium Silver N5030 vs Intel Core i7-820QM

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Performance
Pentium Silver N5030
2,3776% of 36,991
Core i7-820QM68% better
4,00211% of 36,991

The Core i7-820QM has 68% better performance than the Pentium Silver N5030 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N5030
No data available
Core i7-820QM
7.336% of 121.53

The Core i7-820QM has 6% 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 N5030 CPU

The Intel Pentium Silver N5030 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The Silver N5030 is compatible with FCBGA1090 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel UHD Graphics 605 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium Silver N5030 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 1,792 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 N5030 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 3100.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium Silver N5030 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel 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

The Pentium Silver N5030 has the 579th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-820QM CPU

The Intel Core i7-820QM is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2009 with a suggested retail price of $546. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Clarksfield microarchitecture. The i7-820QM is compatible with Intel Socket G1 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 45 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-820QM supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-820QM 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 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-820QM features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1733.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.1 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 i7-820QM does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-820QM has the 452nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.82% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 4,002 score and $546 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 7.33. This is the 209th 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 N5030Core i7-820QM
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q3 2009
Launch Price (MSRP)--$546
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium Silver N5030
2,3776% of 36,991
Core i7-820QM68% better
4,00211% of 36,991

The Core i7-820QM has 68% better performance than the Pentium Silver N5030 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium Silver N5030 is ranked 579th with a score of 2,377, and the Core i7-820QM is ranked 452nd with a score of 4,002.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N5030
No data available
Core i7-820QM
7.336% of 121.53

The Core i7-820QM has 14% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-820QM's 7.33 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:Pentium Silver N5030 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-8145U4,267.5+80%
Core i7-5500U4,008+69%
Core i7-820QM4,002+68%
Core i7-720QM3,936+66%
Core i5-5257U3,898+64%
Core i3-380M2,391.5+1%
A10-9600P2,387+0%
Pentium Silver N50302,377
Core M-5Y702,373-0%
Pro A12-8800B2,361-1%

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 N5030 orCore i7-820QM
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core m5-6Y549+23%
Core i7-5650U8.92+22%
Core i7-840QM8.25+13%
Core i7-5550U8.15+11%
Core i7-2960XM7.39+1%
Core i7-820QM7.33
Core i7-2920XM7.22-1%
Core m7-6Y756.82-7%

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 N5030Core i7-820QM
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,377
4,002
(+68.36%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
704
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
226
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
80.9
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
832
977
(+17.43%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
369
387
(+4.88%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,621
(+47.75%)
1,774
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,266
(+23.87%)
1,022
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 N5030Core i7-820QM
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size14 nm45 nm
Transistors--774 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 N5030Core i7-820QM
Series--Core i7
Microarchitecture--Clarksfield
CodenameGemini Lake RefreshClarksfield
Memory Support--DDR3
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.

SpecPentium Silver N5030Core i7-820QM
Cores44
Threads48
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz1733.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3100.0 MHz3.1 GHz
Base Clock--133 MHz
Multiplier--13.0x
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.

SpecPentium Silver N5030Core i7-820QM
L1 Cache1,792 KB64 KB
L2 Cache4 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--8 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 N5030Core i7-820QM
SocketFCBGA1090Intel Socket G1
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W45 W
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium Silver N5030Core i7-820QM
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 605--
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, Intel 64, HTT, VT-x, VT-d, NX bit, TXT, TBT 1.0

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