CPU
GPU
Core i7-930
Pentium Silver N6000
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 i7-930 is positioned at rank 996 and the Pentium Silver N6000 is on rank 695, so the Pentium Silver N6000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-930
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-930 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-930 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-930 and Pentium Silver N6000
Core i7-930
The Core i7-930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 February 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.06 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,993 points. Launch price was $80.
Pentium Silver N6000
The Pentium Silver N6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-930 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Pentium Silver N6000's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.06 GHz on the Core i7-930 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 — a 7.5% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver N6000 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i7-930 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-930 scores 2,993 against the Pentium Silver N6000's 2,989 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-930. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-930 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6000.
| Feature | Core i7-930 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.06 GHz | 3.3 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+155% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 1.5 MB (total)+500% |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 2,993 | 2,989 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 1,911 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,090 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-930 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver N6000 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Core i7-930 versus DDR4-2933 on the Pentium Silver N6000 — the Pentium Silver N6000 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-930 supports up to 24 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 40% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Core i7-930) vs 2 (Pentium Silver N6000). PCIe lanes: 36 (Core i7-930) vs 8 (Pentium Silver N6000) — the Core i7-930 offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i7-930 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 4.0+100% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | DDR4-2933+33% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 3+50% | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 36+350% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-930) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000). The Pentium Silver N6000 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Core i7-930 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-930 targets Desktop, Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105.
| Feature | Core i7-930 | Pentium Silver N6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics (32 EU) |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Desktop | Budget |
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