CPU
GPU
Pentium Silver N6005
Core i3-8100T
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 N6005 is positioned at rank #414 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 N6005
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-8100T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6005 | Core i3-8100T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($59) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6005 | Core i3-8100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($59) |
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 N6005 and Core i3-8100T
Pentium Silver N6005
The Pentium Silver N6005 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 2 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): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,253 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-8100T
The Core i3-8100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,257 points. Launch price was $117.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium Silver N6005 and Core i3-8100T share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6005 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i3-8100T — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver N6005 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Pentium Silver N6005 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i3-8100T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N6005 scores 5,253 against the Core i3-8100T's 5,257 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-8100T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6005 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-8100T.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6005 | Core i3-8100T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+6% | 3.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.1 GHz+55% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total)+500% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Coffee Lake (2017−2019) |
| PassMark | 5,253 | 5,257 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N6005 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i3-8100T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6005 | Core i3-8100T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Silver N6005) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-8100T). The Core i3-8100T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Pentium Silver N6005 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-8100T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6005 | Core i3-8100T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
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