Pentium Silver N6005
Intel
PassMark
5,253
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Pentium Silver N6005 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,253 points. Launch price was $69.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Pentium Silver N6005 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
ARC Raiders
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike 2
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Garry's Mod
Grand Theft Auto V
Hearts of Iron IV
League of Legends
Marvel Rivals
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Pentium Silver N6005 specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Pentium Silver N6005 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture, manufactured on a 10 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.3 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 (total) of L3 cache, plus 1.5 MB (total) of L2 cache and 64 kB (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 5,253, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Aging generation product.
| Specification | Pentium Silver N6005 |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 4C / 4T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 3.3 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 2 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 10 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 1.5 MB (total) |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 64 kB (per core) |
| Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor | 63.8 mm2 |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 105 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | Yes |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 5,253 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium Silver N6005 fits into the BGA1338 socket and supports PCIe 4.0. It supports DDR4 memory.
| Specification | Pentium Silver N6005 |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | BGA1338 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 |
Power & Cooling
The Pentium Silver N6005 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 N6005 |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 10 Watt |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 105 °C |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #1843 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Pentium Silver N6005 |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $69 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #1843 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 2007-01-01 |
| Release Year | 2021 |
| 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
7 specs
General Information
7 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Designer | Intel |
| Launch Price | $69 |
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Release Date | 2007-01-01 |
| Architecture Codename | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 1843 |
Technical Specifications
12 specs
Technical Specifications
12 specs
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Die Size | 63.8 mm2 |
| L1 Cache | 64 kB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB (total) |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) |
| Max Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 2 GHz |
| Process Technology | 10 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 105 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | + |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 10 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 |
Memory
3 specs
Memory
3 specs
| RAM Types | DDR4 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 16 GB |
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