Pentium Silver N6005 vs Core i7-3610QE

CPU

GPU

Pentium Silver N6005

4 Cores4 Thrd10 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2021

Core i7-3610QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Silver N6005

4 / 4

5,253

+0.4%

5,234

0.0%

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 N6005 is positioned at rank 414 and the Core i7-3610QE is on rank 945, so the Pentium Silver N6005 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N6005

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

100%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

99%

#402

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

559%

#403

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

550%

#404

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

505%

#405

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

503%

#406

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

498%

#408

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

481%

#409

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

461%

#410

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

461%

#411

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

448%

#414

Pentium Silver N6005

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

99%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3610QE

#933

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1765%

#934

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1739%

#935

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1597%

#936

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1590%

#937

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1575%

#939

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1521%

#940

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1458%

#941

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1456%

#942

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1417%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

100%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

97%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

97%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Silver N6005 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Silver N6005	Core i7-3610QE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($105)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3610QE (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and **unknown Dual-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Silver N6005	Core i7-3610QE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($105)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium Silver N6005 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3610QE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Silver N6005 and Core i7-3610QE

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 i7-3610QE

The Core i7-3610QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,234 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Silver N6005 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-3610QE's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6005 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3610QE — identical boost frequencies (base: 2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Pentium Silver N6005 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-3610QE uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N6005 scores 5,253 against the Core i7-3610QE's 5,234 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium Silver N6005. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6005 vs 6144 kB (total) on the Core i7-3610QE.

Feature	Pentium Silver N6005	Core i7-3610QE
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6144 kB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB (total)+500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Jasper Lake (2021)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	5,253	5,234

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Silver N6005 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-3610QE uses G2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Silver N6005	Core i7-3610QE
Socket	BGA1338	G2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Silver N6005) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3610QE). The Core i7-3610QE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium Silver N6005 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3610QE targets Mobile.