CPU
GPU
Pentium Silver N6005
Opteron 6328
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 Opteron 6328 is on rank 64, so the Opteron 6328 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 Opteron 6328
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6005 | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Abu Dhabi (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium Silver N6005 | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($42) |
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 Opteron 6328
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.
Opteron 6328
The Opteron 6328 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Abu Dhabi (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G34. Thermal design power (TDP): 115 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,306 points. Launch price was $575.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver N6005 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Opteron 6328 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Opteron 6328 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Pentium Silver N6005 versus 3.8 GHz on the Opteron 6328 — a 14.1% clock advantage for the Opteron 6328 (base: 2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pentium Silver N6005 uses the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Opteron 6328 uses Abu Dhabi (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Silver N6005 scores 5,253 against the Opteron 6328's 5,306 — a 1% lead for the Opteron 6328. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Silver N6005 vs 8 MB (total) on the Opteron 6328.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6005 | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+60% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) | 2 MB (per module)+33% |
| Process | 10 nm-69% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Jasper Lake (2021) | Abu Dhabi (2012) |
| PassMark | 5,253 | 5,306+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N6005 uses the BGA1338 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Opteron 6328 uses G34 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium Silver N6005 | Opteron 6328 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1338 | G34 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+100% | PCIe 2.0 |
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