Core i5-4300M vs Pentium Silver N6000

Core i5-4300M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Pentium Silver N6000

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4300M

2 / 4

2,960

0.0%

2,989

+1.0%

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 Core i5-4300M is positioned at rank 1017 and the Pentium Silver N6000 is on rank 695, so the Pentium Silver N6000 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 Core i5-4300M

#1005

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2250%

#1006

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2217%

#1007

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2035%

#1008

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2026%

#1009

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2008%

#1011

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1939%

#1012

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1859%

#1013

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1856%

#1014

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1806%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

100%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

100%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

98%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

97%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

96%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

95%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6000

#683

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

982%

#684

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

967%

#685

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

888%

#686

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

884%

#687

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

876%

#689

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

846%

#690

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

811%

#691

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

810%

#692

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

788%

#695

Pentium Silver N6000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#696

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

100%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

100%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Silver N6000 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-4300M	Pentium Silver N6000
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($227)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4300M (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-4300M	Pentium Silver N6000
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($227)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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.

Core i5-4300M Benchmark Check

Pentium Silver N6000 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4300M and Pentium Silver N6000

Core i5-4300M

The Core i5-4300M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,960 points. Launch price was $227.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4300M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Silver N6000 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver N6000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4300M versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i5-4300M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4300M scores 2,960 against the Pentium Silver N6000's 2,989 — a 1% lead for the Pentium Silver N6000. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4300M vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6000.

Feature	Core i5-4300M	Pentium Silver N6000
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+136%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.5 MB (total)+500%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark	2,960	2,989
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,911
Geekbench 6 Single	—	473
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,090

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4300M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4300M	Pentium Silver N6000
Socket	PGA946	BGA1338
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-4300M) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000). The Pentium Silver N6000 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Core i5-4300M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105.