CPU
GPU
Core i5-4308U
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 Core i5-4308U is positioned at rank 700 and the Pentium Silver N6000 is on rank 695, so the Pentium Silver N6000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4308U
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4308U | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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 (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4308U | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i5-4308U and Pentium Silver N6000
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 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
The Core i5-4308U 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 i5-4308U versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i5-4308U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4308U scores 2,978 against the Pentium Silver N6000's 2,989 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Silver N6000. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4308U vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6000.
| Feature | Core i5-4308U | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+155% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1.5 MB (total)+200% |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 2,978 | 2,989 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,911 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,090 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4308U uses the FCBGA1168 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 DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4308U 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. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4308U) vs 8 (Pentium Silver N6000) — the Core i5-4308U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-4308U | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2933+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4308U) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000). Both include integrated graphics — Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i5-4308U) and UHD Graphics (32 EU) (Pentium Silver N6000) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4308U targets Mobile, Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105.
| Feature | Core i5-4308U | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Iris Graphics 5100 | UHD Graphics (32 EU) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Mobile | Budget |
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