Pentium Silver J5005
Intel
PassMark
3,125
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Pentium Silver J5005 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
ARC Raiders
Civilization VI
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Deadlock
Euro Truck Simulator 2
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Path of Exile 2
Stardew Valley
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Pentium Silver J5005 specifications and capabilities.
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 |
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) |
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 |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #2215 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Pentium Silver J5005 |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $161 |
| 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 |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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General Information
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General Information
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| Type | desktop |
| Series | Intel Pentium Silver |
| Designer | Intel |
| Launch Price | $161 |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Release Date | 11 December 2017 (7 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Goldmont Plus (2017) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 2215 |
Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
14 specs
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Die Size | 93 mm2 |
| L1 Cache | 56 kB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) |
| Multiplier | 15 |
| Max Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 1.5 GHz |
| Process Technology | 14 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 105 deg C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
| Max Case Temperature (TCase) | 72 °C |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 10 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
Memory
4 specs
Memory
4 specs
| RAM Types | upto-2400 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 38.397 GB/s |
| Max Memory Capacity | 8 GB |
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