Pentium Silver N5000 vs Pentium G3470

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 Pentium G3470 is on rank 877, so the Pentium Silver N5000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N5000

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#447

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

601%

#448

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

592%

#449

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

543%

#450

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

541%

#451

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

536%

#453

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

518%

#454

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

496%

#455

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

495%

#456

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

482%

#459

Pentium Silver N5000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3470

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

19100%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18048%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13104%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3948%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3127%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2736%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1567%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1546%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1408%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1408%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1392%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1355%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1336%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1330%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1318%

#876

Core i5-3335S

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

100%

#877

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

100%

#878

Core i5-3470T

MSRP: $184|Avg: $35

100%

#880

Pentium G6960

MSRP: $89|Avg: $15

99%

#881

Core i5-2500T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

99%

#883

Athlon II X2 265

MSRP: $83|Avg: $15

98%

#884

Core i3-2100

MSRP: $117|Avg: $10

97%

#885

A8-3800

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

97%

#886

Pentium E5200

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

96%

#887

Athlon II X2 235e

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

96%

#888

Core i7-2600S

MSRP: $297|Avg: $99

96%

#889

Athlon II X2 250e

MSRP: $77|Avg: $15

96%

#890

Athlon II X2 250u

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

95%

#891

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Silver N5000 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Silver N5000	Pentium G3470
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G3470 (2015) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Silver N5000	Pentium G3470
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($130)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium Silver N5000 Benchmark Check

Pentium G3470 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Silver N5000 and Pentium G3470

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.

Pentium G3470

The Pentium G3470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,448 points. Launch price was $69.

⚡

Processing Power

The Pentium Silver N5000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G3470 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium Silver N5000 has 2 more cores. The Pentium Silver N5000 is built on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N5000 scores 2,442 against the Pentium G3470's 2,448 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium G3470. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5000 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G3470.

Feature	Pentium Silver N5000	Pentium G3470
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.6 GHz+227%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)	—
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Goldmont Plus (2017)	—
PassMark	2,442	2,448

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Pentium Silver N5000 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3470 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.