
Pentium Silver J5005 vs Ryzen Embedded R1305G

Pentium Silver J5005

Ryzen Embedded R1305G
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 Ryzen Embedded R1305G is on rank 856, so the Pentium Silver J5005 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver J5005
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R1305G
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver J5005 | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver J5005 | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 Ryzen Embedded R1305G

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.

Ryzen Embedded R1305G
The Ryzen Embedded R1305G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,142 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver J5005 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1305G 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 2.8 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1305G — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Pentium Silver J5005 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver J5005 scores 3,125 against the Ryzen Embedded R1305G's 3,142 — a 0.5% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R1305G. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5005 | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,125 | 3,142 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver J5005 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1305G uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5005 | Ryzen Embedded R1305G |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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