CPU
GPU
Pentium Silver N6005
FX-8150
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 N6005 is positioned at rank 414 and the FX-8150 is on rank 756, so the Pentium Silver N6005 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 N6005
Performance Per Dollar FX-8150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6005 | FX-8150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6005 | FX-8150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) |
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 FX-8150
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.
FX-8150
The FX-8150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,318 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver N6005 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the FX-8150 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8150 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6005 versus 4.2 GHz on the FX-8150 — a 24% clock advantage for the FX-8150 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Pentium Silver N6005 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the FX-8150 uses Zambezi (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N6005 scores 5,253 against the FX-8150's 5,318 — a 1.2% lead for the FX-8150. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6005 vs 8192 kB on the FX-8150.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6005 | FX-8150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 4.2 GHz+27% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+80% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8192 kB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 8192 kB+433% |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Zambezi (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 5,253 | 5,318+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N6005 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the FX-8150 uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6005 | FX-8150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | AM3+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
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