Pentium Silver N6005 vs Core i7-4712MQ

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 i7-4712MQ is on rank 996, 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 i7-4712MQ

#984

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2087%

#985

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2056%

#986

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1888%

#987

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1879%

#988

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1862%

#990

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1798%

#991

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1724%

#992

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1721%

#993

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1675%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

100%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

100%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

99%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

97%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1010

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 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 i7-4712MQ
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4712MQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Silver N6005	Core i7-4712MQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)

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 i7-4712MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Silver N6005 and Core i7-4712MQ

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 i7-4712MQ

The Core i7-4712MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,315 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Silver N6005 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4712MQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6005 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4712MQ — 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 i7-4712MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N6005 scores 5,253 against the Core i7-4712MQ's 5,315 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-4712MQ. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6005 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4712MQ.

Feature	Pentium Silver N6005	Core i7-4712MQ
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)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB (total)+500%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Jasper Lake (2021)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,253	5,315+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Silver N6005 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-4712MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.