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Overview

The Pentium Silver N5030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,543 points. Launch price was $69.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Pentium Silver N5030 is positioned at rank #671 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 N5030

#659

Atom x5-Z8300

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923%

#660

Atom Z3735G

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909%

#661

Core i5-480M

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835%

#662

Core i5-460M

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831%

#663

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

823%

#665

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

795%

#666

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

763%

#667

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

761%

#668

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

741%

#671

Pentium Silver N5030

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium Silver N5030 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium Silver N5030 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Silver N5030 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.1 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 of L2 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 2,543, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium Silver N5030
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.1 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.1 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Gemini Lake Refresh (2019)
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
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	Yes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	2,543

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Silver N5030 fits into the FCBGA1090 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

Specification	Pentium Silver N5030
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Gemini Lake
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

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium Silver N5030 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 N5030
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	6 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #671 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #2378 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium Silver N5030
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#671
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2378
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2019
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel