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Intel Pentium Silver N6000 vs Intel Core i5-7300HQ

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Performance
Pentium Silver N6000
3,5639% of 38,269
Core i5-7300HQ70% better
6,04216% of 38,269

The Core i5-7300HQ has 70% better performance than the Pentium Silver N6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N6000
No data available
Core i5-7300HQ
24.1720% of 121.53

The Core i5-7300HQ has 20% 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 N6000 CPU

The Intel Pentium Silver N6000 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2021. It is part of Intel's Pentium Silver lineup, which is based on the Tremont microarchitecture. The Silver N6000 is compatible with Intel BGA 1338 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 32EU integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium Silver N6000 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 N6000 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 1.5 MB, 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 Pentium Silver N6000 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 3.3 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 N6000 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 32EU. 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 N6000 has the 527th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 767 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.31% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

About the Intel Core i5-7300HQ CPU

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2017 with a suggested retail price of $250. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-H microarchitecture. The i5-7300HQ is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-7300HQ supports DDR4-2400, DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-7300HQ 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 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-7300HQ 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 2.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.5 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 i5-7300HQ includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 630. 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 i5-7300HQ has the 426th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 767 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 15.79% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X. Its 6,042 score and $250 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 24.17. This is the 160th 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 N6000Core i5-7300HQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesPentium SilverCore i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2021Q1 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)--$250
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium Silver N6000
3,5639% of 38,269
Core i5-7300HQ70% better
6,04216% of 38,269

The Core i5-7300HQ has 70% better performance than the Pentium Silver N6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium Silver N6000 is ranked 527th with a score of 3,563, and the Core i5-7300HQ is ranked 426th with a score of 6,042.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N6000
No data available
Core i5-7300HQ
24.1720% of 121.53

The Core i5-7300HQ has 41% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X.

Core i5-7300HQ's 24.17 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 N6000 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-8265U6,222+75%
Processor N1006,129+72%
Core i5-7300HQ6,042+70%
Core i3-N3004,983+40%
Core i7-840QM4,686+32%
Core i5-7Y573,579+0%
Core i5-8210Y3,571+0%
Pentium Silver N60003,563
Core i7-4500U3,555-0%
Core i5-2450M3,521-1%

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 N6000 orCore i5-7300HQ
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-7440HQ26.33+9%
Xeon E-2176M26.06+8%
Celeron J412525.29+5%
Core i7-11390H24.89+3%
Core i7-1195G724.5+1%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17
Core i7-7820HQ24.12-0%
Core i7-7700HQ23.37-3%
Core i5-8365U21.53-11%
Xeon E3-1505M v521.5-11%

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 N6000Core i5-7300HQ
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,563
6,042
(+69.58%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,259.5
2,856
(+126.76%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
291
513
(+76.29%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
113.7
142
(+24.89%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,104
3,041
(+175.45%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
480
1,119
(+133.13%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
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5,093
CPU Mark Single-Thread
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1,957
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 N6000Core i5-7300HQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 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.

SpecPentium Silver N6000Core i5-7300HQ
SeriesPentium SilverCore i5
MicroarchitectureTremontKaby Lake-H
CodenameJasper LakeKaby Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4-2400, DDR3
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 N6000Core i5-7300HQ
Cores44
Threads44
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz2.5 GHz
Turbo Clock3.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier11.0x25.0x
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 N6000Core i5-7300HQ
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1.5 MB256 KB
L3 Cache4 MB6 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 N6000Core i5-7300HQ
SocketIntel BGA 1338Intel BGA 1440
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W45 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)6 W--
Power Limit 2 (PL2)20 W--
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium Silver N6000Core i5-7300HQ
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 32EUIntel HD Graphics 630
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, SHA, F16C, BMI, BMI2, EM64T, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, EIST, TSX, IPU 6.0, XD-bit, Rdrand, Speed ShiftMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI

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