CPU
GPU
Celeron M P4500
Pentium Silver N5030
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 Celeron M P4500 is positioned at rank 315 and the Pentium Silver N5030 is on rank 671, so the Celeron M P4500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Celeron M P4500
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N5030
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M P4500 | Pentium Silver N5030 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M P4500 | Pentium Silver N5030 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Celeron M P4500 and Pentium Silver N5030
Celeron M P4500
The Celeron M P4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,533 points. Launch price was $86.
Pentium Silver N5030
The Pentium Silver N5030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,543 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Celeron M P4500 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium Silver N5030 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver N5030 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Celeron M P4500 versus 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Silver N5030 — a 50% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver N5030. The Celeron M P4500 uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Silver N5030 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M P4500 scores 2,533 against the Pentium Silver N5030's 2,543 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Silver N5030. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron M P4500 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5030.
| Feature | Celeron M P4500 | Pentium Silver N5030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.86 GHz | 3.1 GHz+67% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Arrandale (2010−2011) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 2,533 | 2,543 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M P4500 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver N5030 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron M P4500 | Pentium Silver N5030 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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