CPU
GPU
PRO A12-9800E
Pentium Silver J5005
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 PRO A12-9800E is positioned at rank 343 and the Pentium Silver J5005 is on rank 806, so the PRO A12-9800E offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-9800E
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver J5005
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | PRO A12-9800E | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Goldmont Plus (2017) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | PRO A12-9800E | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 PRO A12-9800E and Pentium Silver J5005
PRO A12-9800E
The PRO A12-9800E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,128 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium Silver J5005
The Pentium Silver J5005 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: upto-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,125 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
Both the PRO A12-9800E and Pentium Silver J5005 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the PRO A12-9800E versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium Silver J5005 — a 30.3% clock advantage for the PRO A12-9800E (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The PRO A12-9800E uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium Silver J5005 uses Goldmont Plus (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the PRO A12-9800E scores 3,128 against the Pentium Silver J5005's 3,125 — a 0.1% lead for the PRO A12-9800E.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800E | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+36% | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+107% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| PassMark | 3,128 | 3,125 |
Memory & Platform
The PRO A12-9800E uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver J5005 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | PRO A12-9800E | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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