Pentium Silver N6000 vs Core i5-4308U
Pentium Silver N6000
Core i5-4308U
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 Core i5-4308U is on rank 700, so the Pentium Silver N6000 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6000
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4308U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6000 | Core i5-4308U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6000 | Core i5-4308U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i5-4308U
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 i5-4308U
The Core i5-4308U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,978 points. Launch price was $315.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver N6000 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-4308U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium Silver N6000 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6000 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4308U — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Pentium Silver N6000 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i5-4308U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N6000 scores 2,989 against the Core i5-4308U's 2,978 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Silver N6000. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6000 vs 3 MB on the Core i5-4308U.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Core i5-4308U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.8 GHz+155% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total)+33% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total)+200% | 512 kB |
| Process | 10 nm-55% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 2,989 | 2,978 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 1,911 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 473 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,090 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N6000 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-4308U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2933 on the Pentium Silver N6000 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-4308U — the Pentium Silver N6000 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Pentium Silver N6000) vs 12 (Core i5-4308U) — the Core i5-4308U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Core i5-4308U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933+33% | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 12+50% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Pentium Silver N6000) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4308U). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (32 EU) (Pentium Silver N6000) and Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i5-4308U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Silver N6000 targets Budget, Core i5-4308U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Pentium Silver N6000 rivals Celeron N5105.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6000 | Core i5-4308U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics (32 EU) | Iris Graphics 5100 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Budget | Mobile |
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