Phenom II X4 850 vs Pentium Silver N5000
Phenom II X4 850
Pentium Silver N5000
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 Phenom II X4 850 is positioned at rank 251 and the Pentium Silver N5000 is on rank 459, so the Phenom II X4 850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X4 850
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver N5000
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X4 850 | Pentium Silver N5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($28) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Propus (2009−2011) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X4 850 | Pentium Silver N5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($28) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Phenom II X4 850 and Pentium Silver N5000
Phenom II X4 850
The Phenom II X4 850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Propus (2009−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,441 points. Launch price was $111.
Pentium Silver N5000
The Pentium Silver N5000 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2017 (7 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,442 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
Both the Phenom II X4 850 and Pentium Silver N5000 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Phenom II X4 850 versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium Silver N5000 — a 20% clock advantage for the Phenom II X4 850 (base: 3.3 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Phenom II X4 850 uses the Propus (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium Silver N5000 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X4 850 scores 2,441 against the Pentium Silver N5000's 2,442 — a 0% lead for the Pentium Silver N5000. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Phenom II X4 850 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver N5000.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 850 | Pentium Silver N5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+22% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+200% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 4 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Propus (2009−2011) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 2,441 | 2,442 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X4 850 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver N5000 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X4 850 | Pentium Silver N5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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