Intel Pentium Silver N6005 vs Intel Core i7-5500U

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Performance
Pentium Silver N60058% better
4,341.512% of 36,991
Core i7-5500U
4,00811% of 36,991

The Pentium Silver N6005 has 8% better performance than the Core i7-5500U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N6005
No data available
Core i7-5500U
10.28% of 121.53

The Core i7-5500U has 8% 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 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 i7-5500U CPU

The Intel Core i7-5500U 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 $393. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i7-5500U 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 i7-5500U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5500U 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 i7-5500U 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 2.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.0 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 i7-5500U 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 i7-5500U has the 451st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.84% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 4,008 score and $393 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.2. This is the 192nd 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 N6005Core i7-5500U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$393
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium Silver N60058% better
4,341.512% of 36,991
Core i7-5500U
4,00811% of 36,991

The Pentium Silver N6005 has 8% better performance than the Core i7-5500U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium Silver N6005 is ranked 430th with a score of 4,341.5, and the Core i7-5500U is ranked 451st with a score of 4,008.

Performance per dollar
Pentium Silver N6005
No data available
Core i7-5500U
10.28% of 121.53

The Core i7-5500U has 19% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-5500U's 10.2 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 N6005 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Celeron N51054,394+1%
Core i5-7300U4,364.5+1%
Pentium Silver N60054,341.5
Athlon Gold 3150U4,287-1%
Celeron N50954,287-1%
Celeron J40254,284-1%
Core i3-8145U4,267.5-2%
Core i7-5500U4,008-8%
Core i7-820QM4,002-8%
Core i7-720QM3,936-9%

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 N6005 orCore i7-5500U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-5300U10.92+7%
Core i7-720QM10.81+6%
Core i5-L16G710.73+5%
Core i3-5010U10.68+5%
Core i7-5557U10.38+2%
Core i7-5500U10.2
Core i3-5015U9.87-3%
Core i3-5005U9.86-3%
Core i7-640M9.7-5%
Core i7-5600U9.65-5%

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 i7-5500U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
4,341.5
(+8.32%)
4,008
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,956
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
319
(+10.38%)
289
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
121
121
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,426
1,686
(+18.23%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
545
880
(+61.47%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
5,382
(+93.46%)
2,782
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,768
(+6.89%)
1,654
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 i7-5500U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size10 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 N6005Core i7-5500U
Series--Core i7
Microarchitecture--Broadwell-U
CodenameJasper LakeBroadwell-U
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 i7-5500U
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed2000.0 MHz2.4 GHz
Turbo Clock3300.0 MHz3.0 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--24.0x
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 i7-5500U
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 i7-5500U
SocketFCBGA1338Intel BGA 1168
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)10 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 N6005Core i7-5500U
Integrated GraphicsIntel UHD GraphicsIntel HD 5500
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, 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.