Core i5-4308U vs Pentium Silver

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 i5-4308U is positioned at rank 700 and the Pentium Silver is on rank 120, so the Pentium Silver 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 i5-4308U

#688

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

985%

#689

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

971%

#690

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

891%

#691

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

887%

#692

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

879%

#694

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

849%

#695

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

814%

#696

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

813%

#697

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

791%

#700

Core i5-4308U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#705

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver

#108

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

294%

#109

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

290%

#110

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

266%

#111

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

265%

#112

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

263%

#114

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

254%

#115

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

243%

#116

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

243%

#117

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

236%

#120

Pentium Silver

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

98%

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 (2020) utilizes modern node technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-4308U	Pentium Silver
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / Standard Node)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-4308U (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-4308U	Pentium Silver
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.

Core i5-4308U Benchmark Check

Pentium Silver Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4308U and Pentium Silver

Core i5-4308U

The Core i5-4308U 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,978 points. Launch price was $315.

Pentium Silver

The Pentium Silver is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-4308U is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-4308U scores 2,978 against the Pentium Silver's 2,989 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Silver.

Feature	Core i5-4308U	Pentium Silver
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	—
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	22 nm	—
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	—
PassMark	2,978	2,989

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4308U) / not specified (Pentium Silver). The Core i5-4308U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 5100), while the Pentium Silver requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4308U targets Mobile.