Pentium Silver
CPU·Budget

Pentium Silver

Intel

PassMark

2,989

2007-01-01

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Silver
2,989
0.0%
brand logoCore 2 Duo T9300
brand logoCore 2 Duo T5800
brand logoCore i7-860S
brand logoCore i5-3320M
brand logoCore i9-11900F
brand logoCore i9-12900K
brand logoCore i9-14900KS
brand logoXeon w9-3575X

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.

Overview

The Pentium Silver is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Passmark benchmark score: 2,989 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium Silver is positioned at rank #120 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

#108
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
294%
#109
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
290%
#110
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
266%
#111
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
265%
#112
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
263%
#114
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
254%
#115
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
243%
#116
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
243%
#117
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
236%
#120
Pentium Silver
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#126
Celeron N4000
MSRP: $107|Avg: $30
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Silver specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Silver is a multi-core processor. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,989, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.

SpecificationPentium Silver
64-bit SupportNo
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score2,989
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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #120 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #2260 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationPentium Silver
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking#120
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#2260
Release DateLaunch date2007-01-01
Release Year2020
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel

Our Recommendation for Pentium Silver

Suggested pairings based on performance balance

Minimum (Avoid Bottleneck) (12)

Quadro T1000 (móvel)G3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 1395 MHz2019
QuadroG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 135 MHz1999
Quadro T1000 Max-QG3D Mark: 5,000
4 GBCore: 765 MHz2019
Radeon R9 M295X Mac EditionG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2014
GeForce GTX 460 OEMG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 650 MHz2010
M1 8-Core GPUG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 1278 MHz2020
Radeon HD 7970M CrossfireG3D Mark: 5,000
2 GBCore: 850 MHz2012
GeForce GTX 1630G3D Mark: 4,992
4 GBCore: 1740 MHz2022
Radeon R9 M395G3D Mark: 4,934
2 GBCore: 834 MHz2015
RTXA5000-8QG3D Mark: 4,916
2 GBCore: 1170 MHz2021
FirePro S9050G3D Mark: 4,901
4 GBCore: 900 MHz2014
CMP 30HXG3D Mark: 4,892
2 GBCore: 1530 MHz2021

Recommended (Balanced) (12)

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,842
8 GBCore: 1215 MHz2017
GeForce GTX 1060 3GBG3D Mark: 9,815
3 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
Arc A730MG3D Mark: 9,808
12 GBCore: 1100 MHz2022
Radeon 8040SG3D Mark: 9,756
4 GBCore: 1295 MHz2025
Radeon R9 Fury + Fury XG3D Mark: 9,741
4 GB2015
Radeon RX 6550MG3D Mark: 9,705
4 GBCore: 2000 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q DesignG3D Mark: 9,674
6 GBCore: 975 MHz2020
GeForce GTX 970G3D Mark: 9,640
4 GBCore: 1050 MHz2014
Radeon RX 6500 XTG3D Mark: 9,603
4 GBCore: 2610 MHz2022
GRID P40-2QG3D Mark: 9,581
4 GBCore: 557 MHz2015
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTG3D Mark: 9,558
Shared System RAM2020
Radeon R9 FuryG3D Mark: 9,521
4 GB2015

High-End (Max Performance) (12)

Radeon Pro W6800XG3D Mark: 18,000
32 GBCore: 1800 MHz2021
Radeon 8060SG3D Mark: 17,989
noneCore: 1295 MHz2025
Quadro RTX 6000G3D Mark: 17,887
24 GBCore: 1440 MHz2018
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)G3D Mark: 17,790
8 GBCore: 1443 MHz2016
GeForce GTX 1070 SLIG3D Mark: 17,790
8 GBCore: 1506 MHz2016
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 1575 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti MobileG3D Mark: 17,621
8 GBCore: 915 MHz2022
Radeon Pro W5700XG3D Mark: 17,591
16 GBCore: 1243 MHz2019
Radeon Pro W6900XG3D Mark: 17,413
32 GBCore: 1825 MHz2021
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,400
8 GBCore: 2310 MHz2023
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPUG3D Mark: 17,374
8 GBCore: 2407 MHz2025
Radeon RX 6850M XTG3D Mark: 17,350
12 GBCore: 2321 MHz2022

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2 Cores2 ThrdMax: 1.66 GHz2008
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4 Cores4 ThrdMax: 1.92 GHz2016
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