Athlon X4 760K vs Pentium Silver N6000
Athlon X4 760K
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 Athlon X4 760K is positioned at rank 599 and the Pentium Silver N6000 is on rank 695, so the Athlon X4 760K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 760K
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 760K | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Athlon X4 760K and Pentium Silver N6000
Athlon X4 760K
The Athlon X4 760K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,982 points. Launch price was $149.
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 Athlon X4 760K and Pentium Silver N6000 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 760K versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 — a 21.6% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 760K (base: 3.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Athlon X4 760K uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 760K scores 2,982 against the Pentium Silver N6000's 2,989 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Silver N6000. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 495 vs 473, a 4.5% lead for the Athlon X4 760K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,404 vs 1,090 (25.2% advantage for the Athlon X4 760K).
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4.1 GHz+24% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.8 GHz+245% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB (total) |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 2,982 | 2,989 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,911 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 495+5% | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,404+29% | 1,090 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 760K uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), 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 Athlon X4 760K 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 Athlon X4 760K 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 (Athlon X4 760K) vs 8 (Pentium Silver N6000) — the Athlon X4 760K offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X,A88X (Athlon X4 760K) and SoC (Pentium Silver N6000).
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| 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 Athlon X4 760K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon X4 760K) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000). The Pentium Silver N6000 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Athlon X4 760K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X4 760K targets Budget, Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105.
| Feature | Athlon X4 760K | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | 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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