
Core i7-4610Y vs Pentium Silver N5000

Core i7-4610Y

Pentium Silver N5000
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 i7-4610Y is positioned at rank 458 and the Pentium Silver N5000 is on rank 459, so the Core i7-4610Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4610Y
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N5000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4610Y | Pentium Silver N5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4610Y | Pentium Silver N5000 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-4610Y and Pentium Silver N5000

Core i7-4610Y
The Core i7-4610Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $415.

Pentium Silver N5000
The Pentium Silver N5000 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,442 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4610Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Silver N5000 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver N5000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i7-4610Y versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium Silver N5000 — a 7.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4610Y (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i7-4610Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Silver N5000 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4610Y scores 2,446 against the Pentium Silver N5000's 2,442 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-4610Y. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-4610Y | Pentium Silver N5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+7% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz+55% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 2,446 | 2,442 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 700 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,350 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4610Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver N5000 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4610Y | Pentium Silver N5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4610Y) / not specified (Pentium Silver N5000). The Core i7-4610Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Pentium Silver N5000 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4610Y targets Ultrabook/Tablet.
| Feature | Core i7-4610Y | Pentium Silver N5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Ultrabook/Tablet | — |
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