CPU
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Core i5-4670R
Pentium Silver N6005
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 i5-4670R is positioned at rank 719 and the Pentium Silver N6005 is on rank 414, so the Pentium Silver N6005 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4670R
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6005
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4670R | Pentium Silver N6005 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4670R | Pentium Silver N6005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($29) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i5-4670R and Pentium Silver N6005
Core i5-4670R
The Core i5-4670R is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,233 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium Silver N6005
The Pentium Silver N6005 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 2 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): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,253 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-4670R and Pentium Silver N6005 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-4670R versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6005 — a 11.4% clock advantage for the Core i5-4670R (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-4670R uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Silver N6005 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4670R scores 5,233 against the Pentium Silver N6005's 5,253 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Silver N6005. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-4670R | Pentium Silver N6005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz+12% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1.5 MB (total)+500% |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm-55% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 5,233 | 5,253 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4670R uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver N6005 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4670R | Pentium Silver N6005 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1364 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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