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Overview

The Pentium Silver A1030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: upto-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,380 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium Silver A1030 is positioned at rank #1140 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 A1030

#1128

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3825%

#1129

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3769%

#1130

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3460%

#1131

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3445%

#1132

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3413%

#1134

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3296%

#1135

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3160%

#1136

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3155%

#1137

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3070%

#1140

Pentium Silver A1030

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

99%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

99%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

98%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

97%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

96%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

94%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Silver A1030 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Silver A1030 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Silver A1030 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.7 GHz from a base frequency of 2 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,380, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.

Specification	Pentium Silver A1030
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.7 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	4 MB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	105 deg C
64-bit Support	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,380

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Silver A1030 fits into the FCBGA1090 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports upto-2400 memory.

Specification	Pentium Silver A1030
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1090
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	upto-2400
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Silver A1030 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 15 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium Silver A1030
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	15 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	105 deg C

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #1140 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #2849 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Silver A1030
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#1140
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2849
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2020
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel