Pentium Silver N6000 vs Core i5-10400F
Pentium Silver N6000
Core i5-10400F
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 N6000 is positioned at rank #695 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 N6000
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10400F
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6000 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6000 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($102) |
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 Core i5-10400F
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.
Core i5-10400F
The Core i5-10400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,029 points. Launch price was $155.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver N6000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-10400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-10400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 versus 4.3 GHz on the Core i5-10400F — a 26.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-10400F (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Pentium Silver N6000 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-10400F uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N6000 scores 2,989 against the Core i5-10400F's 13,029 — a 125.4% lead for the Core i5-10400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 1,911 vs 8,191 (124.3% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 473 vs 1,454, a 101.8% lead for the Core i5-10400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,090 vs 5,783 (136.6% advantage for the Core i5-10400F). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6000 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-10400F.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.3 GHz+30% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.9 GHz+164% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total)+500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 2,989 | 13,029+336% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,911 | 8,191+329% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 473 | 1,454+207% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,090 | 5,783+431% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N6000 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-10400F uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2933 memory speed. The Core i5-10400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Pentium Silver N6000) vs 16 (Core i5-10400F) — the Core i5-10400F offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Pentium Silver N6000) and H410,B460,H470,Z490,H510,B560,H570,Z590 (Core i5-10400F).
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 128 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-10400F). The Pentium Silver N6000 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (32 EU)), while the Core i5-10400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget, Core i5-10400F targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105; Core i5-10400F rivals Ryzen 5 3600.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Core i5-10400F |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (32 EU) | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Gaming |
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