Intel Pentium Silver N6000 vs Intel Core i5-8259U

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Performance
Pentium Silver N6000
3,56310% of 36,991
Core i5-8259U139% better
8,528.523% of 36,991

The Core i5-8259U has 139% better performance than the Pentium Silver N6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N6000
No data available
Core i5-8259U
26.6522% of 121.53

The Core i5-8259U has 22% 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 a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The Silver N6000 is compatible with FCBGA1338 motherboards and is fabricated on a 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel UHD Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium Silver N6000 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 4,096 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 3300.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium Silver N6000 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel UHD Graphics. 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 483rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.63% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i5-8259U CPU

The Intel Core i5-8259U is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2018 with a suggested retail price of $320. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Coffee Lake-U microarchitecture. The i5-8259U is compatible with Intel BGA 1526 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Pro Plus 655 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-8259U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-8259U 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 i5-8259U 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 2.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.8 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 i5-8259U includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Pro Plus 655. 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 i5-8259U has the 293rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 23.06% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 8,528.5 score and $320 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 26.65. This is the 137th 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 i5-8259U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q2 2018
Launch Price (MSRP)--$320
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium Silver N6000
3,56310% of 36,991
Core i5-8259U139% better
8,528.523% of 36,991

The Core i5-8259U has 139% better performance than the Pentium Silver N6000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium Silver N6000 is ranked 483rd with a score of 3,563, and the Core i5-8259U is ranked 293rd with a score of 8,528.5.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N6000
No data available
Core i5-8259U
26.6522% of 121.53

The Core i5-8259U has 50% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-8259U's 26.65 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 i7-4930MX8,727.5+145%
Core i7-4910MQ8,706+144%
Core i5-8259U8,528.5+139%
Core i7-4900MQ8,490+138%
Core i7-2960XM8,098+127%
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 i5-8259U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-1038NG729.38+10%
Core i3-N30528.89+8%
Xeon E-2276M27.93+5%
Core i7-11370H27.51+3%
Core i7-11375H26.88+1%
Core i5-8259U26.65
Core i7-7820HK26.51-1%
Core i5-7440HQ26.33-1%
Xeon E-2176M26.06-2%
Core i9-10885H25.7-4%

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 i5-8259U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,563
8,528.5
(+139.36%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,259.5
3,132
(+148.67%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
291
615
(+111.34%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
113.7
148.7
(+30.78%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,114
4,105
(+268.49%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
481
1,237
(+157.17%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
3,091
7,892
(+155.32%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,430
2,204
(+54.13%)
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 i5-8259U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
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 i5-8259U
Series--Core i5
Microarchitecture--Coffee Lake-U
CodenameJasper LakeCoffee Lake-U
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.

SpecPentium Silver N6000Core i5-8259U
Cores44
Threads48
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz2.3 GHz
Turbo Clock3300.0 MHz3.8 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--23.0x
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 N6000Core i5-8259U
L1 Cache4,096 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 i5-8259U
SocketFCBGA1338Intel BGA 1526
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W28 W
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium Silver N6000Core i5-8259U
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD GraphicsIris Pro Plus 655
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, 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.