CPU
GPU
A10-5800K
Pentium Silver N6000
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10-5800K is positioned at rank 430 and the Pentium Silver N6000 is on rank 695, so the A10-5800K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-5800K
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-5800K | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-5800K | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10-5800K and Pentium Silver N6000
A10-5800K
The A10-5800K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,963 points. Launch price was $122.
Pentium Silver N6000
The Pentium Silver N6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the A10-5800K and Pentium Silver N6000 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.2 GHz on the A10-5800K versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 — a 24% clock advantage for the A10-5800K (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A10-5800K uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the A10-5800K scores 2,963 against the Pentium Silver N6000's 2,989 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium Silver N6000. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 461 vs 473, a 2.6% lead for the Pentium Silver N6000 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-5800K vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6000.
| Feature | A10-5800K | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz+27% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+245% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.5 MB (total)+50% |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 2,963 | 2,989 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,911 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 461 | 473+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,090 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-5800K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the A10-5800K versus DDR4-2933 on the Pentium Silver N6000 — the Pentium Silver N6000 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-5800K supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-5800K) vs 8 (Pentium Silver N6000) — the A10-5800K offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A58,A75,A78,A85X,A88X (A10-5800K) and SoC (Pentium Silver N6000).
| Feature | A10-5800K | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | DDR4-2933+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Only the A10-5800K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-5800K) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7660D (A10-5800K) and UHD Graphics (32 EU) (Pentium Silver N6000) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-5800K targets Budget, Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-5800K rivals Core i3-3225; Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105.
| Feature | A10-5800K | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7660D | UHD Graphics (32 EU) |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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