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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-4360T

2014

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 6) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $138 MSRP, while Pentium Silver J5040 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌250% higher power demand at 35W vs 10W.

Pentium Silver J5040

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 10W instead of 35W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,252 vs 3,294).

Core i3-4360T

2014

Pentium Silver J5040

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅166.7% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 6) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Why buy it

✅Draws 10W instead of 35W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $138 MSRP, while Pentium Silver J5040 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌250% higher power demand at 35W vs 10W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,252 vs 3,294).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-4360T better than Pentium Silver J5040?

Yes. Core i3-4360T is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 2.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 1.3% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-4360T is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-4360T is the smarter buy today. Core i3-4360T is at an unclear MSRP at $138 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 2.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (23.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Pentium Silver J5040 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2014). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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.

Core i3-4360T Benchmark Check

Pentium Silver J5040 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-4360T	Pentium Silver J5040
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	67 FPS
medium	55 FPS	56 FPS
high	42 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	34 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open Pentium Silver J5040

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-4360T	Pentium Silver J5040
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	61 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	78 FPS	70 FPS
high	73 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	57 FPS	55 FPS
high	40 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	34 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open Pentium Silver J5040

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-4360T	Pentium Silver J5040
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open Pentium Silver J5040

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-4360T	Pentium Silver J5040
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open Pentium Silver J5040

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4360T and Pentium Silver J5040

Core i3-4360T

The Core i3-4360T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,294 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium Silver J5040

The Pentium Silver J5040 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,252 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4360T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Silver J5040 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver J5040 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-4360T versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5040 — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-4360T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4360T scores 3,294 against the Pentium Silver J5040's 3,252 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i3-4360T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4360T vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver J5040.

Feature	Core i3-4360T	Pentium Silver J5040
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+60%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	4 MB (total)+1500%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)
PassMark	3,294+1%	3,252
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,640
Geekbench 6 Single	—	435
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,180

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4360T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i3-4360T versus DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400 on the Pentium Silver J5040 — the Pentium Silver J5040 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-4360T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-4360T) vs 6 (Pentium Silver J5040) — the Core i3-4360T offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-4360T	Pentium Silver J5040
Socket	LGA1150	FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+300%	8 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	Yes	No
PCIe Lanes	16+167%	6

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4360T) vs VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Pentium Silver J5040). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i3-4360T) and Intel UHD Graphics 605 (Pentium Silver J5040) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4360T targets Desktop, Pentium Silver J5040 targets Mini-PC.

Feature	Core i3-4360T	Pentium Silver J5040
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	Intel UHD Graphics 605
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x / VT-d / EPT
Target Use	Desktop	Mini-PC