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Intel Pentium Silver N5000

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Performance
2,6197% of 36,991

The Pentium Silver N5000 has 7% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Performance per dollar
16.2713% of 121.53

The Pentium Silver N5000 has 13% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

Specs at a glance
Cores / Threads4 / 4
Memory SupportDDR4
Clock1100.0 MHz / 2.7 GHz
Release DateQ4 2017
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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium Silver N5000 CPU

The Intel Pentium Silver N5000 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2017 with a suggested retail price of $161. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Goldmont Plus microarchitecture. The Silver N5000 is compatible with Intel BGA 1090 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 605 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium Silver N5000 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 N5000 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 56 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 N5000 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 2.7 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 Pentium Silver N5000 includes an integrated graphics solution called 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 & Value

The Pentium Silver N5000 has the 554th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.08% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 2,619 score and $161 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 16.27. This is the 173rd 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.

InfoValue
ManufacturerIntel
SeriesPentium
Market SegmentMobile
Release DateQ4 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)$161
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
2,6197% of 36,991

The Pentium Silver N5000 has 7% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

The Pentium Silver N5000 is ranked 554th with a score of 2,619.

Performance per dollar
16.2713% of 121.53

The Pentium Silver N5000 has 13% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

The Pentium Silver N5000 is ranked 173rd with a performance per dollar of 16.27.

Relative Performance

Pentium Silver N5000's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-5005U2,711+4%
Celeron J41252,706+3%
Core m3-6Y302,704+3%
Core m5-6Y572,681+2%
Core m7-6Y752,678.5+2%
Pentium Silver N50002,619
Core m5-6Y542,529-3%
Celeron 3865U1,906-27%
Celeron J40051,877-28%

Relative Value For Money

Pentium Silver N5000's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your moeny.

CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Pentium Gold 5405U19.56+20%
Core i7-4712HQ18.49+14%
Celeron 3865U17.81+10%
Celeron J400517.54+8%
Core i7-4702MQ16.62+2%
Pentium Silver N500016.27
Core i3-N30016.13-1%
Core i3-8145U15.19-7%
Core i5-5257U12.37-24%
Core i5-5200U11.98-26%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the Pentium Silver N5000's average performance scores across industry-standard CPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,619
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
236.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
78
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
855
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
347
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,606
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,134
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.

SpecValue
ManufacturerIntel
FoundryIntel
Process Size14 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.

SpecValue
SeriesPentium
MicroarchitectureGoldmont Plus
CodenameGemini Lake
Memory SupportDDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channel
ECC MemoryNo

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.

SpecValue
Cores4
Threads4
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2.7 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz
Multiplier11.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNo

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.

SpecValue
L1 Cache56 KB
L2 Cache4 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.

SpecValue
SocketIntel BGA 1090
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x6
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W
TJ Max105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecValue
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 605
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AES-NI, SHA, F16C, EM64T, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, EIST, XD-bit, SGX

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