Pentium Silver N5030 vs Celeron M P4500

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 N5030 is positioned at rank 671 and the Celeron M P4500 is on rank 315, so the Celeron M P4500 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 N5030

#659

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

923%

#660

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

909%

#661

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

835%

#662

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

831%

#663

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

823%

#665

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

795%

#666

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

763%

#667

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

761%

#668

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

741%

#671

Pentium Silver N5030

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron M P4500

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#303

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

463%

#304

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

456%

#305

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

419%

#306

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

417%

#307

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

413%

#309

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

399%

#310

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

383%

#311

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

382%

#312

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

372%

#315

Celeron M P4500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 N5030 (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Silver N5030	Celeron M P4500
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Celeron M P4500 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Silver N5030	Celeron M P4500
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 N5030 Benchmark Check

Celeron M P4500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Silver N5030 and Celeron M P4500

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 M P4500

The Celeron M P4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 2,533 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Silver N5030 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron M P4500 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 1.86 GHz on the Celeron M P4500 — a 50% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver N5030. The Pentium Silver N5030 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron M P4500 uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N5030 scores 2,543 against the Celeron M P4500's 2,533 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Silver N5030. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5030 vs 2 MB on the Celeron M P4500.

Feature	Pentium Silver N5030	Celeron M P4500
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz+67%	1.86 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	512 kB
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	2,543	2,533

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Silver N5030 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron M P4500 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.