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Overview

The Pentium Silver N5000 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,442 points. Launch price was $161.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Silver N5000 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Silver N5000 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Silver N5000 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 2.7 GHz from a base frequency of 1.1 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 4 MB of L3 cache, plus 4 MB (total) of L2 cache and 56 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,442, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium Silver N5000
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.7 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.1 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
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	4 MB (total)
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 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	2,442

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Silver N5000 fits into the FCBGA1090 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

Specification	Pentium Silver N5000
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
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	DDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1 (Uniprocessor)

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Silver N5000 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 6 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium Silver N5000
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	6 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #2413 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Silver N5000
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$161
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2413
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

8 specs

Type	Laptop
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	2413

Technical Specifications

13 specs

Cores	4
Threads	4
Die Size	93 mm2
L1 Cache	56 kB (per core)
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)
L3 Cache	4 MB
Multiplier	11
Max Frequency	2.7 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	1.1 GHz
Process Technology	14 nm
Max Core Temperature	105 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	+