Pentium Silver J5005 vs Core i3-4350T
Pentium Silver J5005
Core i3-4350T
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 Pentium Silver J5005 is positioned at rank 806 and the Core i3-4350T is on rank 732, so the Core i3-4350T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver J5005
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4350T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver J5005 | Core i3-4350T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver J5005 | Core i3-4350T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 Pentium Silver J5005 and Core i3-4350T
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.
Core i3-4350T
The Core i3-4350T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,142 points. Launch price was $138.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver J5005 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-4350T offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver J5005 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5005 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i3-4350T — a 10.2% clock advantage for the Core i3-4350T (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Pentium Silver J5005 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-4350T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver J5005 scores 3,125 against the Core i3-4350T's 3,142 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-4350T. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5005 | Core i3-4350T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.1 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.1 GHz+107% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,125 | 3,142 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver J5005 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-4350T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5005 | Core i3-4350T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Silver J5005) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4350T). The Core i3-4350T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium Silver J5005 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4350T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5005 | Core i3-4350T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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