Pentium Silver J5040 vs A8-7670K
Pentium Silver J5040
A8-7670K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar A8-7670K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver J5040 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver J5040 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($43) |
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 J5040 and A8-7670K
Pentium Silver J5040
The Pentium Silver J5040 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,252 points. Launch price was $161.
A8-7670K
The A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,267 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Silver J5040 and A8-7670K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5040 versus 3.9 GHz on the A8-7670K — a 19.7% clock advantage for the A8-7670K (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Pentium Silver J5040 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-7670K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver J5040 scores 3,252 against the A8-7670K's 3,267 — a 0.5% lead for the A8-7670K.
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5040 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 4096 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,252 | 3,267 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,640 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 435 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,180 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver J5040 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-7670K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400 on the Pentium Silver J5040 versus 2133 on the A8-7670K — the A8-7670K supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-7670K supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 8 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 6 (Pentium Silver J5040) vs 16 (A8-7670K) — the A8-7670K offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Gemini Lake Refresh SoC (Pentium Silver J5040) and FM2+ (A8-7670K).
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5040 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2400 / LPDDR4-2400 | 2133+53225% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+13107100% | 64 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 6 | 16+167% |
Advanced Features
Only the A8-7670K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Pentium Silver J5040) vs true (A8-7670K). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 605 (Pentium Silver J5040) and Radeon R7 Graphics (A8-7670K) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver J5040 targets Mini-PC. Direct competitor: A8-7670K rivals Core i3-4170.
| Feature | Pentium Silver J5040 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x / VT-d / EPT | true |
| Target Use | Mini-PC | — |
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