CPU
GPU
Pentium Silver N5000
A4-5150M
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 N5000 is positioned at rank 459 and the A4-5150M is on rank 547, so the Pentium Silver N5000 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 N5000
Performance Per Dollar A4-5150M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver N5000 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver N5000 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N5000 and A4-5150M
Pentium Silver N5000
The Pentium Silver N5000 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,442 points. Launch price was $161.
A4-5150M
The A4-5150M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver N5000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-5150M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium Silver N5000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium Silver N5000 versus 3.3 GHz on the A4-5150M — a 20% clock advantage for the A4-5150M (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Pentium Silver N5000 uses the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-5150M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N5000 scores 2,442 against the A4-5150M's 2,446 — a 0.2% lead for the A4-5150M. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5000 vs 0 kB on the A4-5150M.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N5000 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | 3.3 GHz+22% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.7 GHz+145% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+700% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,442 | 2,446 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 300 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N5000 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-5150M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N5000 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FS1r2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Silver N5000) / AMD-V (A4-5150M). The A4-5150M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8350G), while the Pentium Silver N5000 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5150M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-5150M rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N5000 | A4-5150M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8350G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget Laptop |
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