Pentium Silver N5030 vs Pentium G4400

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 Pentium G4400 is on rank 499, so the Pentium G4400 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 Pentium G4400

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

7787%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

7358%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

5342%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1609%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1275%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1115%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

639%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

630%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

574%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

574%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

568%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

552%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

545%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

542%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

537%

#256

Ryzen 7 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

98%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

98%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

97%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

96%

#499

Pentium G4400

MSRP: $64|Avg: $85

100%

#501

Core i5-8600K

MSRP: $257|Avg: $100

99%

#505

Athlon II X4 651

MSRP: $92|Avg: $92

97%

#511

Athlon X4 880K

MSRP: $95|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 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	Pentium G4400
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($85)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G4400 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Silver N5030	Pentium G4400
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($85)

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

Pentium G4400 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Silver N5030 and Pentium G4400

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.

Pentium G4400

The Pentium G4400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,562 points. Launch price was $64.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Silver N5030 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G4400 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 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G4400 — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Pentium G4400 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Pentium Silver N5030 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G4400 uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N5030 scores 2,543 against the Pentium G4400's 2,562 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium G4400. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5030 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G4400.

Feature	Pentium Silver N5030	Pentium G4400
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+6%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+200%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	2,543	2,562

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Silver N5030 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G4400 uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.