Core i5-750 vs Pentium Silver N5030

Core i5-750

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2009

Pentium Silver N5030

4 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-750

4 / 4

2,546

+0.1%

2,543

0.0%

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 i5-750 is positioned at rank 960 and the Pentium Silver N5030 is on rank 671, so the Pentium Silver N5030 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 i5-750

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

25719%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

24302%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

17645%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5316%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4211%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3683%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2110%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2082%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1896%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1896%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1875%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1824%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1798%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1791%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1775%

#959

Core i3-4150

MSRP: $281|Avg: $70

100%

#960

Core i5-750

MSRP: $210|Avg: $30

100%

#961

Core i3-2100T

MSRP: $127|Avg: $127

100%

#962

Pentium E2210

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

99%

#963

Core i3-560

MSRP: $138|Avg: $10

98%

#964

Core i3-550

MSRP: $138|Avg: $5

98%

#965

Core i7-980

MSRP: $583|Avg: $50

98%

#966

Pentium G3250

MSRP: $171|Avg: $25

97%

#967

Pentium E2200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

97%

#968

Core 2 Duo E7300

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

96%

#969

Core i3-540

MSRP: $133|Avg: $5

96%

#971

Phenom II X3 700e

MSRP: $125|Avg: $40

96%

#972

Core i5-760

MSRP: $230|Avg: $61

96%

#973

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

95%

#974

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N5030

#659

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

923%

#660

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

909%

#661

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

835%

#662

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

831%

#663

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

823%

#665

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

795%

#666

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

763%

#667

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

761%

#668

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

741%

#671

Pentium Silver N5030

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

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 N5030 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-750	Pentium Silver N5030
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-750 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-750	Pentium Silver N5030
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ 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 i5-750 Benchmark Check

Pentium Silver N5030 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-750 and Pentium Silver N5030

Core i5-750

The Core i5-750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,546 points. Launch price was $150.

Pentium Silver N5030

The Pentium Silver N5030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,543 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-750 and Pentium Silver N5030 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-750 versus 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Silver N5030 — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-750 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i5-750 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Silver N5030 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-750 scores 2,546 against the Pentium Silver N5030's 2,543 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-750. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i5-750 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5030.

Feature	Core i5-750	Pentium Silver N5030
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+3%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+142%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	4 MB+1500%
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)
PassMark	2,546	2,543
Geekbench 6 Single	424	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-750 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver N5030 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-750	Pentium Silver N5030
Socket	LGA1156	FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-750) / not specified (Pentium Silver N5030). Primary use case: Core i5-750 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-750 rivals Phenom II X4 965.