Pentium Silver J5005 vs FX-4320
Pentium Silver J5005
FX-4320
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 FX-4320 is on rank 950, so the Pentium Silver J5005 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver J5005
Performance Per Dollar FX-4320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver J5005 | FX-4320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Vishera (2012−2015) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver J5005 | FX-4320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) |
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 FX-4320
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.
FX-4320
The FX-4320 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 3,150 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Silver J5005 and FX-4320 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5005 versus 4.1 GHz on the FX-4320 — a 37.7% clock advantage for the FX-4320 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Pentium Silver J5005 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the FX-4320 uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver J5005 scores 3,125 against the FX-4320's 3,150 — a 0.8% lead for the FX-4320. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver J5005 vs 4096 kB on the FX-4320.
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5005 | FX-4320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz+46% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 4 GHz+167% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4096 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 4096 kB+1500% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Vishera (2012−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,125 | 3,150 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver J5005 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-4320 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5005 | FX-4320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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