A4-5150M
VS
Pentium Silver N5000

A4-5150M vs Pentium Silver N5000

AMD

A4-5150M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Pentium Silver N5000

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2017

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 A4-5150M is positioned at rank 547 and the Pentium Silver N5000 is on rank 459, so the Pentium Silver N5000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4-5150M

#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
98%
#535
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
720%
#536
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
709%
#537
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
651%
#538
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
648%
#539
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
642%
#541
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
620%
#542
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
595%
#543
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
594%
#544
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
578%
#547
A4-5150M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#549
Celeron Dual-Core T1500
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49
100%
#557
Pentium P6200
MSRP: $60|Avg: $25
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N5000

#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
97%
#447
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
601%
#448
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
592%
#449
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
543%
#450
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
541%
#451
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
536%
#453
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
518%
#454
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
496%
#455
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
495%
#456
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
482%
#459
Pentium Silver N5000
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#472
Ryzen Embedded R1505G
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
97%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Silver N5000 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightA4-5150MPentium Silver N5000
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)
✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The A4-5150M (2013) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightA4-5150MPentium Silver N5000
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 A4-5150M and Pentium Silver N5000

AMD

A4-5150M

The A4-5150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $50.

Intel

Pentium Silver N5000

The Pentium Silver N5000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,442 points. Launch price was $161.

Processing Power

The A4-5150M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium Silver N5000 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver N5000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the A4-5150M versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium Silver N5000 — a 20% clock advantage for the A4-5150M (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A4-5150M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Silver N5000 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-5150M scores 2,446 against the Pentium Silver N5000's 2,442 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-5150M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A4-5150M vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5000.

FeatureA4-5150MPentium Silver N5000
Cores / Threads
2 / 2
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
3.3 GHz+22%
2.7 GHz
Base Clock
2.7 GHz+145%
1.1 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
4 MB
L2 Cache
512K (per core)
4 MB (total)+700%
Process
32 nm
14 nm-56%
Architecture
Richland (2013−2014)
Goldmont Plus (2017)
PassMark
2,446
2,442
Geekbench 6 Single
300
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Memory & Platform

The A4-5150M uses the FS1r2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver N5000 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureA4-5150MPentium Silver N5000
Socket
FS1r2
FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-5150M) / not specified (Pentium Silver N5000). The A4-5150M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8350G), while the Pentium Silver N5000 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5150M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5150M rivals Pentium 2020M.

FeatureA4-5150MPentium Silver N5000
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8350G
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Budget Laptop