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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium Silver J5005 is positioned at rank #806 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 J5005

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16060%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15175%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11018%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3319%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2629%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2300%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1317%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1300%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1184%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1184%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1170%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1139%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1123%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1118%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1108%

#806

Pentium Silver J5005

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#807

Pentium G645T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#808

Pentium G620

MSRP: $64|Avg: $12

100%

#809

Core i5-7442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

100%

#811

Core i3-3250T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

99%

#813

Core i5-5575R

MSRP: $265|Avg: $50

99%

#815

Core i3-3210

MSRP: $117|Avg: $25

98%

#816

Celeron G3900E

MSRP: $107|Avg: $35

98%

#817

Athlon II X3 435

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

97%

#818

Core i7-6822EQ

MSRP: $294|Avg: $190

97%

#819

Athlon II X4 645

MSRP: $126|Avg: $20

97%

#820

Core i5-7400

MSRP: $294|Avg: $70

96%

#821

Pentium E5800

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Silver J5005 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Silver J5005 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Silver J5005 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Goldmont Plus (2017) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.8 GHz from a base frequency of 1.5 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256K (per core) of L2 cache and 56 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 3,125, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium Silver J5005
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.8 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.5 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Goldmont Plus (2017)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	4 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	256K (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	56 kB (per core)
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	93 mm2
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	105 deg C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	3,125

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Silver J5005 fits into the FCBGA1090 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports upto-2400 memory.

Specification	Pentium Silver J5005
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Pentium Silver
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 (Uniprocessor)

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Silver J5005 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 10 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium Silver J5005
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	10 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	105 deg C

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #806 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #2215 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Silver J5005
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$161
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#806
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2215
Release DateLaunch date	11 December 2017 (7 years ago)
Release Year	2017
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)	Intel