Core i7-4610M vs Pentium Silver J5040

Core i7-4610M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2014

Pentium Silver J5040

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4610M

2 / 4

3,251

0.0%

3,252

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. The Core i7-4610M is positioned at rank #659 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i7-4610M

#647

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

902%

#648

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

889%

#649

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

816%

#650

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

813%

#651

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

805%

#653

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

778%

#654

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

746%

#655

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

744%

#656

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

724%

#659

Core i7-4610M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

100%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

99%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

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 J5040 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4610M	Pentium Silver J5040
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 (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4610M (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4610M	Pentium Silver J5040
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 i7-4610M Benchmark Check

Pentium Silver J5040 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4610M and Pentium Silver J5040

Core i7-4610M

The Core i7-4610M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 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: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $346.

Pentium Silver J5040

The Pentium Silver J5040 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,252 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4610M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Silver J5040 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver J5040 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4610M versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5040 — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-4610M (base: 3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-4610M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4610M scores 3,251 against the Pentium Silver J5040's 3,252 — a 0% lead for the Pentium Silver J5040. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4610M vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver J5040.

Feature	Core i7-4610M	Pentium Silver J5040
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+16%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	3 GHz+50%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	4 MB (total)+1500%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)
PassMark	3,251	3,252
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	1,640
Geekbench 6 Single	—	435
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,180

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4610M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver J5040 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4610M	Pentium Silver J5040
Socket	PGA946	FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	6

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4610M) / VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Pentium Silver J5040). The Pentium Silver J5040 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 605), while the Core i7-4610M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver J5040 targets Mini-PC.