CPU
GPU
Pentium Silver N5000
Xeon X3360
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 Xeon X3360 is on rank 804, 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 Xeon X3360
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver N5000 | Xeon X3360 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver N5000 | Xeon X3360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon X3360
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.
Xeon X3360
The Xeon X3360 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.83 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,424 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver N5000 is built on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N5000 scores 2,442 against the Xeon X3360's 2,424 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium Silver N5000. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5000 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X3360.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N5000 | Xeon X3360 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.83 GHz+157% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 12 MB L2 Cache+200% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Goldmont Plus (2017) | — |
| PassMark | 2,442 | 2,424 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N5000 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X3360 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N5000 | Xeon X3360 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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