Pentium Silver N5030 vs Celeron G4930
Pentium Silver N5030
Celeron G4930
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. The Pentium Silver N5030 is positioned at rank #671 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N5030
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G4930
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver N5030 | Celeron G4930 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($57) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver N5030 | Celeron G4930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($57) |
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 N5030 and Celeron G4930
Pentium Silver N5030
The Pentium Silver N5030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,543 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G4930
The Celeron G4930 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 2,551 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver N5030 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G4930 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium Silver N5030 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Silver N5030 versus 3.2 GHz on the Celeron G4930 — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Celeron G4930 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pentium Silver N5030 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron G4930 uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N5030 scores 2,543 against the Celeron G4930's 2,551 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G4930. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5030 vs 2 MB on the Celeron G4930.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N5030 | Celeron G4930 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+191% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 2,543 | 2,551 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 672 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,229 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N5030 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G4930 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N5030 | Celeron G4930 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Silver N5030) / VT-x (Celeron G4930). The Celeron G4930 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Pentium Silver N5030 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G4930 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G4930 rivals Pentium G5420.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N5030 | Celeron G4930 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 610 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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