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Pentium Silver N6000
Athlon X4 760K
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 N6000 is positioned at rank 695 and the Athlon X4 760K is on rank 599, so the Athlon X4 760K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6000
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 760K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6000 | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6000 | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 N6000 and Athlon X4 760K
Pentium Silver N6000
The Pentium Silver N6000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon X4 760K
The Athlon X4 760K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 100 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,982 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Silver N6000 and Athlon X4 760K share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 versus 4.1 GHz on the Athlon X4 760K — a 21.6% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 760K (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Pentium Silver N6000 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Athlon X4 760K uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N6000 scores 2,989 against the Athlon X4 760K's 2,982 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium Silver N6000. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 473 vs 495, a 4.5% lead for the Athlon X4 760K that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,090 vs 1,404 (25.2% advantage for the Athlon X4 760K).
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.1 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz+245% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 4 MB+167% |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 2,989 | 2,982 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,911 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 473 | 495+5% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,090 | 1,404+29% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N6000 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Athlon X4 760K uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Pentium Silver N6000 versus DDR3-1866 on the Athlon X4 760K — the Pentium Silver N6000 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon X4 760K supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Pentium Silver N6000) vs 16 (Athlon X4 760K) — the Athlon X4 760K offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Pentium Silver N6000) and A55,A75,A85X,A88X (Athlon X4 760K).
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933+33% | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon X4 760K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000) vs AMD-V (Athlon X4 760K). The Pentium Silver N6000 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Athlon X4 760K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget, Athlon X4 760K targets Budget. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Athlon X4 760K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (32 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Budget | Budget |
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