Core i5-6360U vs Pentium Silver J5005

Core i5-6360U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2015

Pentium Silver J5005

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-6360U

2 / 4

3,112

0.0%

3,125

+0.4%

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 i5-6360U is positioned at rank 571 and the Pentium Silver J5005 is on rank 806, so the Core i5-6360U 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 i5-6360U

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

99%

#559

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

754%

#560

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

743%

#561

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

682%

#562

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

679%

#563

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

673%

#565

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

650%

#566

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

623%

#567

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

622%

#568

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

605%

#571

Core i5-6360U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver J5005

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16060%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15175%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11018%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3319%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2629%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2300%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1317%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1300%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1184%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1184%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1170%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1139%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1123%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1118%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1108%

#806

Pentium Silver J5005

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#807

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#808

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

100%

#809

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#811

Core i3-3250T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

99%

#813

Core i5-5575R

MSRP: $265|Avg: $50

99%

#815

Core i3-3210

MSRP: $117|Avg: $25

98%

#816

Celeron G3900E

MSRP: $107|Avg: $35

98%

#817

Athlon II X3 435

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

97%

#818

Core i7-6822EQ

MSRP: $294|Avg: $190

97%

#819

Athlon II X4 645

MSRP: $126|Avg: $20

97%

#820

Core i5-7400

MSRP: $294|Avg: $70

96%

#821

Pentium E5800

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

96%

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 J5005 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and upto-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-6360U	Pentium Silver J5005
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6360U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-6360U	Pentium Silver J5005
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 i5-6360U Benchmark Check

Pentium Silver J5005 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-6360U and Pentium Silver J5005

Core i5-6360U

The Core i5-6360U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,112 points. Launch price was $304.

Pentium Silver J5005

The Pentium Silver J5005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: upto-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,125 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-6360U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Silver J5005 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver J5005 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-6360U versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5005 — a 10.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-6360U (base: 2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i5-6360U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5005 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6360U scores 3,112 against the Pentium Silver J5005's 3,125 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Silver J5005. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-6360U vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver J5005.

Feature	Core i5-6360U	Pentium Silver J5005
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+11%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+33%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Goldmont Plus (2017)
PassMark	3,112	3,125

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-6360U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver J5005 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.