Pentium Silver N5030 vs Phenom II X4 B97
Pentium Silver N5030
Phenom II X4 B97
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Phenom II X4 B97 is on rank 241, so the Phenom II X4 B97 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N5030
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 B97
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver N5030 | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Deneb (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver N5030 | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($11) |
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 Phenom II X4 B97
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.
Phenom II X4 B97
The Phenom II X4 B97 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 11 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Deneb (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,540 points. Launch price was $100.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Silver N5030 and Phenom II X4 B97 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Pentium Silver N5030 versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X4 B97 — a 3.2% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 B97 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pentium Silver N5030 uses the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X4 B97 uses Deneb (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N5030 scores 2,543 against the Phenom II X4 B97's 2,540 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium Silver N5030. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5030 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X4 B97.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N5030 | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3.2 GHz+191% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) | Deneb (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 2,543 | 2,540 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N5030 uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X4 B97 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N5030 | Phenom II X4 B97 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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