CPU
GPU
Core i7-5557U
Pentium Silver J5005
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 i7-5557U is positioned at rank 563 and the Pentium Silver J5005 is on rank 806, so the Core i7-5557U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5557U
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver J5005
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-5557U | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-5557U | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-5557U and Pentium Silver J5005
Core i7-5557U
The Core i7-5557U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,153 points. Launch price was $426.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i7-5557U 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 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-5557U versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5005 — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-5557U (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i7-5557U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5005 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5557U scores 3,153 against the Pentium Silver J5005's 3,125 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-5557U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-5557U | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.4 GHz+21% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+107% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 3,153 | 3,125 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-5557U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver J5005 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-5557U | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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