Pentium Silver J5005 vs Xeon Gold 6262V
Pentium Silver J5005
Xeon Gold 6262V
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 Xeon Gold 6262V is on rank 694, so the Xeon Gold 6262V 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 Xeon Gold 6262V
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver J5005 | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver J5005 | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Silver J5005 and Xeon Gold 6262V
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.
Xeon Gold 6262V
The Xeon Gold 6262V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake (2019−2020) architecture. It features 24 cores and 48 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB. L2 cache: 24 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 135 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,155 points. Launch price was $2,900.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver J5005 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Xeon Gold 6262V offers 24 cores / 48 threads — the Xeon Gold 6262V has 20 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5005 versus 3.6 GHz on the Xeon Gold 6262V — a 25% clock advantage for the Xeon Gold 6262V (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Pentium Silver J5005 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Gold 6262V uses Cascade Lake (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver J5005 scores 3,125 against the Xeon Gold 6262V's 3,155 — a 1% lead for the Xeon Gold 6262V. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver J5005 vs 33 MB on the Xeon Gold 6262V.
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5005 | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 24 / 48+500% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.6 GHz+29% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.9 GHz+27% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 33 MB+725% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 24 MB+9500% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Cascade Lake (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 3,125 | 3,155 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver J5005 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Gold 6262V uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5005 | Xeon Gold 6262V |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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