Intel Pentium Silver N6005 vs Intel Core i7-3540M

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Performance
Pentium Silver N6005
4,341.512% of 36,991
Core i7-3540M7% better
4,62713% of 36,991

The Core i7-3540M has 7% better performance than the Pentium Silver N6005 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N6005
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Core i7-3540M
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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium Silver N6005 CPU

The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The Silver N6005 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 N6005 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 256 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 N6005 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 2000.0 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 N6005 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 N6005 has the 430th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 11.74% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-3540M CPU

The Intel Core i7-3540M is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2013. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture. The i7-3540M is compatible with Intel Socket G2 (988B) motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-3540M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-3540M 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 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-3540M 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 3.0 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.7 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 Core i7-3540M includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4000. 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 Core i7-3540M has the 415th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 12.51% 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 N6005Core i7-3540M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q1 2013
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium Silver N6005
4,341.512% of 36,991
Core i7-3540M7% better
4,62713% of 36,991

The Core i7-3540M has 7% better performance than the Pentium Silver N6005 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium Silver N6005 is ranked 430th with a score of 4,341.5, and the Core i7-3540M is ranked 415th with a score of 4,627.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N6005
No data available
Core i7-3540M
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium Silver N6005 and the Core i7-3540M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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 N6005 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-840QM4,686+8%
Core i5-6267U4,678.5+8%
Core i7-3540M4,627+7%
Core i7-6600U4,606.5+6%
Core i5-6360U4,600+6%
Celeron N51054,394+1%
Core i5-7300U4,364.5+1%
Pentium Silver N60054,341.5
Athlon Gold 3150U4,287-1%
Celeron N50954,287-1%

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.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

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 N6005Core i7-3540M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
4,341.5
4,627
(+6.58%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,956
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
319
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
121
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,426
(+23.78%)
1,152
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
545
565
(+3.67%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
5,382
(+80%)
2,990
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,768
1,796
(+1.58%)
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 N6005Core i7-3540M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size10 nm22 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 N6005Core i7-3540M
Series--Core i7
Microarchitecture--Ivy Bridge
CodenameJasper LakeIvy Bridge
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 N6005Core i7-3540M
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed2000.0 MHz3.0 GHz
Turbo Clock3300.0 MHz3.7 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--30.0x
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 N6005Core i7-3540M
L1 Cache256 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1.5 MB256 KB
L3 Cache4 MB4 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 N6005Core i7-3540M
SocketFCBGA1338Intel Socket G2 (988B)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 W35 W
TJ Max105 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium Silver N6005Core i7-3540M
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD GraphicsIntel HD 4000
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI

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