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Intel Celeron N4100 vs Intel Pentium Silver N5030 vs Intel Celeron N4000

Intel Celeron N4100

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The Intel Celeron N4100 is a quad-core SoC primarily for inexpensive notebooks and was announced late 2017. It runs at 1.1-2.4 GHz (Single Core Burst, Multi Core Burst max 2.3 GHz) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform. Similar to the Apollo Lake predecessor, the chip is manufactured on a 14 nm process with FinFETs but offers slightly improved processor cores, double the amount of L2 cache, a smaller package, a new generation of monitor outputs (Gen 10) and a partly integrated WiFi chip. Besides four CPU cores, the chip also includes a DirectX 12 capable GPU as well as a DDR4/LPDDR4 memory controller (dual-channel, up to 2400 MHz). The SoC is not replaceable as it is permanently soldered to the mainboard.

Architecture

The processor architecture was slightly reworked and is now called Goldmont Plus. It features an increased Level 2 cache (to 4 MB). That means the per-clock-performance should be a bit better, but not near the Core CPUs like Kaby Lake Y.

Performance

The average N4100 in our database directly competes with AMD's 3020e and 3050e, as far as multi-thread benchmark scores are concerned. The Intel Core m3-8100Y and the Celeron 6305 are close nearby as well. Routinely described as "entry-level" in 2019 and 2020, the Celeron N4100 is a slow processor that is good for the most basic tasks only such as Web browsing with no more than two or three tabs open at a time.

The LapBook Pro is among the fastest systems built around the N4100 that we know of. It can be around 50% faster in CPU-bound workloads than the slowest system featuring the same chip in our database, as of August 2023.

Graphics

The UHD Graphics 600 (Gemini Lake) is based on Intel's Gen9 architecture, which supports DirectX 12 and is also used for the Kaby Lake / Skylake / Apollo Lake graphics adapters (like HD Graphics 520). Equipped with 12 EUs and a clock of up to 700 MHz, the performance should be roughly on par with the older HD Graphics 500 (Apollo Lake).

The chip also includes an advanced video engine with hardware support for the playback of VP9 and H.265 material (8-bit color-depth).

Power Consumption

Celeron N4100 has a default TDP of 6 W (also known as PL1), making it a great option for passively cooled setups.

The fairly old 14 nm process this Celeron is built with makes for so-so, as of mid-2022, energy efficiency.

Intel Pentium Silver N5030

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The Intel Pentium Silver N5030 is a quad-core SoC primarily for inexpensive notebooks and was announced late 2019. It runs at 1.1-3.1 GHz (Single Core Burst) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform. The 5030 is the refresh of the older Pentium 5000 and offers a 400 MHz higher Boost clock. Similar to the Apollo Lake predecessor, the chip is manufactured in a 14 nm process with FinFETs but offers slightly improved processor cores, double the amount of L2 cache, a smaller package, a better GPU architecture and a partly integrated WiFi support. Besides four CPU cores, the chip also includes a DirectX 12 capable GPU as well as a DDR4/LPDDR4 memory controller (dual-channel, up to 2400 MHz). The SoC is not replaceable as it is directly soldered to the mainboard.

Architecture

The processor architecture is still called Goldmont Plus. Compared to the older Goldmont cores in Apollo Lake, they feature an increased level 2 cache (to 4 MB). That means the per-clock-performance should be a bit better, but not near the Core CPUs like Kaby Lake Y.

Performance

The average N5030 in our database proves unable to beat the AMD 3020e, an entry-level dual-core CPU of similar power efficiency, in multi-thread performance, rendering the Pentium a poor option for anything but the most basic day-to-day activities, as of late 2022.

GPU Performance

The UHD Graphics 605 (Gemini Lake) is based on Intel's Gen9 architecture, which supports DirectX 12 and is also used for the Kaby Lake / Skylake / Apollo Lake graphics adapters (like HD Graphics 520). Equipped with 18 EUs and a clock of up to 750 MHz, the performance should be roughly on par with the older HD Graphics 5300 and HD Graphics 505 (Apollo Lake).

The chip also includes an advanced video engine with hardware support for the playback of VP9 and H.265 material (8-bit color-depth).

Power consumption

Like most N-class Intel chips, the Pentium has a default TDP, also known as the long-term power limit, of 6 W. This is low and thus good enough for passively cooled tablets, laptops, mini-PCs and handhelds.

The Intel Pentium N5030 is built with one of the old 14 nm Intel processes making for poor, as of early 2023, energy efficiency.

Intel Celeron N4000

► remove from comparison Intel Celeron N4000

The Intel Celeron N4000 is a dual-core SoC designed for affordable laptops and mini-PCs and was announced late 2017. It runs at 1.1 GHz to 2.6 GHz (Single Core Burst, Multi Core Burst maxes out at 2.5 GHz) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform. Similar to the Apollo Lake predecessor, the chip is manufactured on a 14 nm process with FinFETs but offers slightly improved processor cores, double the amount of L2 cache, all in a smaller package. Partial Wi-Fi 5 support is baked into the chip. Besides two CPU cores, the chip also includes a DirectX 12 capable GPU as well as a DDR4/LPDDR4 memory controller (dual-channel, up to 2400 MHz). The SoC is not replaceable as it is directly soldered to the mainboard.

Architecture

The processor architecture was slightly reworked and is now called Goldmont Plus. It features a larger L2 cache (4 MB). That means the per-clock-performance should be a bit better, but not anywhere near the Core CPUs like Kaby Lake Y.

Performance

The average N4000 in our database only just matches the Core i5-4300Y, a fairly old dual-core processor of nearly the same energy efficiency, in multi-thread performance. In other words, the Celeron is a very slow processor that's good enough for the most basic of tasks only. Expect long load times no matter the app.

Graphics

The UHD Graphics 600 (Gemini Lake) is based on Intel's Generation 9 architecture, which supports DirectX 12 and is also used for the Kaby Lake / Skylake / Apollo Lake graphics adapters (like HD Graphics 520). Equipped with 12 EUs and a clock of up to 650 MHz, the performance should be roughly on par with the older HD Graphics 500 (Apollo Lake).

The chip also includes an advanced video engine with hardware support for the playback of VP9 and H.265 (8-bit color-depth).

Power consumption

Like most other N-class Intel chips, the Celeron N4000 has a 6 W TDP (also known as the long-term power limit). This is not much at all, allowing laptop makers to build passively cooled laptops, tablets, mini-PCs around the chip. The SoC can briefly consume up to 15 W, though, depending on how a system is configured.

Last but not the least, this Celeron is manufactured on one of the old 14 nm Intel processes leading to poor, as of early 2023, energy efficiency.

ModelIntel Celeron N4100Intel Pentium Silver N5030Intel Celeron N4000
SeriesIntel Gemini LakeIntel Gemini LakeIntel Gemini Lake
CodenameGemini LakeGemini Lake RefreshGemini Lake
Series: Gemini Lake Gemini Lake
Intel Celeron J41051.5 - 2.5 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Pentium Silver N50001.1 - 2.7 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J40052 - 2.7 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron J41151.8 - 2.5 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N4100 « 1.1 - 2.4 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N40001.1 - 2.6 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Pentium Silver J50402 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Pentium Silver N5030 « 1.1 - 3.1 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J41252 - 2.7 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N41201.1 - 2.6 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J40252 - 2.9 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N40201.1 - 2.8 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron J41051.5 - 2.5 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Pentium Silver N50001.1 - 2.7 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J40052 - 2.7 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron J41151.8 - 2.5 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N41001.1 - 2.4 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N4000 « 1.1 - 2.6 GHz2 / 2 cores
Clock1100 - 2400 MHz1100 - 3100 MHz1100 - 2600 MHz
L2 Cache4 MB4 MB4 MB
Cores / Threads4 / 44 / 42 / 2
TDP6 Watt6 Watt6 Watt
Technology14 nm14 nm14 nm
max. Temp.105 °C105 °C105 °C
SocketBGA1090BGA1090BGA1090
FeaturesDDR4-2400/LPDDR4-2400 RAM, PCIe 2, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, VMX, SMEP, SMAP, MPX, EIST, TM1, TM2, Turbo, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SGXDDR4-2400/LPDDR4-2400 RAM, PCIe 2, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, VMX, SMEP, SMAP, MPX, EIST, TM1, TM2, Turbo, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SGXDDR4-2400/LPDDR4-2400 RAM, PCIe 2, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SMEP, SMAP, MPX, EIST, TM1, TM2, Turbo, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SGX
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 600 (200 - 700 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 605 (200 - 750 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 600 (200 - 650 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
$107 U.S.$107 U.S.
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.comark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Celeron N4100
16.3 pt (23%)
Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Pentium N5030
17.6 pt (24%)
Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Celeron N4000
15.2 pt (21%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
min: 955     avg: 961     median: 960.5 (1%)     max: 966 Points
911 Points (1%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
min: 382     avg: 386.5     median: 386.5 (16%)     max: 391 Points
430 Points (18%)
min: 171     avg: 182.5     median: 182.5 (20%)     max: 194 Points
160 Points (18%)
min: 360     avg: 425.5     median: 425.5 (1%)     max: 491 Points
273 Points (1%)
min: 203     avg: 226     median: 226 (1%)     max: 248.9 Points
min: 121     avg: 132.7     median: 138 (1%)     max: 139 Points
min: 75.8     avg: 80.9     median: 80.9 (24%)     max: 86 Points
min: 65     avg: 70.3     median: 70.9 (21%)     max: 75 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 2.13     avg: 2.4     median: 2.2 (3%)     max: 2.9 Points
3.1 Points (4%)
1.7 Points (2%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 0.8     avg: 0.8     median: 0.8 (21%)     max: 0.83 Points
1 Points (25%)
0.9 Points (22%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
min: 1664     avg: 1951     median: 2013 (12%)     max: 2049 Points
2498 Points (15%)
2152 Points (13%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 4915     avg: 5999     median: 5904 (4%)     max: 7123 Points
7724 Points (6%)
4030 Points (3%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
10929 Points (8%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
3337 Points (4%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
min: 591     avg: 724     median: 790 (9%)     max: 790 s
1007 s (12%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
min: 18.97     avg: 20.3     median: 19.4 (4%)     max: 22.5 s
14.7 s (3%)
31.9 s (6%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
min: 1093     avg: 1148     median: 1139 (2%)     max: 1212 Points
1163 Points (2%)
760 Points (1%)
min: 6598     avg: 7238     median: 7238 (4%)     max: 7878 MIPS
4114 MIPS (2%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
min: 2125     avg: 2209     median: 2158 (26%)     max: 2459 MIPS
min: 2555     avg: 2645     median: 2645 (32%)     max: 2735 MIPS
2298 MIPS (27%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
min: 11.8     avg: 13.3     median: 11.8 (4%)     max: 16.3 fps
17.6 fps (6%)
9.5 fps (3%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
min: 57.7     avg: 64.5     median: 58.2 (13%)     max: 77.7 fps
47.3 fps (11%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
min: 0.974     avg: 1.2     median: 1.2 (2%)     max: 1.5 fps
0.7 fps (1%)
0.8 fps (1%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
min: 0.156     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (0%)     max: 0.162 GB/s
0.1 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
min: 0.222     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (4%)     max: 0.236 GB/s
0.1 GB/s (2%)
0.9 GB/s (2%)
min: 3319     avg: 3450     median: 3449.5 (24%)     max: 3580 Seconds
4736 Seconds (33%)
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
min: 1.75     avg: 1.8     median: 1.8 (38%)     max: 1.786 sec
min: 1.402     avg: 1.4     median: 1.4 (31%)     max: 1.473 sec
1.7 sec (36%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 2748     avg: 2985     median: 2805 (6%)     max: 3580 Points
3895 Points (8%)
2259 Points (5%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 27.42     avg: 28.3     median: 28.5 (6%)     max: 28.94 s
24.9 s (5%)
25.3 s (5%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 61.9     avg: 63.1     median: 62.6 (3%)     max: 64.8 s
57.5 s (2%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 1381     avg: 1462     median: 1474 (7%)     max: 1532 s
1295 s (6%)
min: 2326     avg: 2377     median: 2377 (6%)     max: 2428 Points
min: 1638     avg: 1713     median: 1712.5 (5%)     max: 1787 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
min: 12964     avg: 20919     median: 19160 (16%)     max: 31380 Points
23701 Points (19%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
min: 12613     avg: 20195     median: 19086 (15%)     max: 29271 Points
23621 Points (19%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 19890     avg: 24471     median: 23934 (20%)     max: 32203 Points
min: 26682     avg: 31360     median: 31360 (26%)     max: 36038 Points
min: 2155     avg: 2183     median: 2182.5 (6%)     max: 2210 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 2146     avg: 2954     median: 2910 (5%)     max: 3799 Points
min: 3014     avg: 3209     median: 3209 (6%)     max: 3404 Points
1974 Points (4%)
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
min: 611     avg: 711     median: 706 (3%)     max: 841 Points
704 Points (3%)
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics
2857 Points (34%)
3DMark - 3DMark Sling Shot (ES 3.0) Unlimited Physics
3123 Points (36%)
1389 Points (16%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 378     avg: 403.3     median: 405 (17%)     max: 414 Points
min: 431     avg: 491.7     median: 512 (22%)     max: 532 Points
min: 431     avg: 433.5     median: 433.5 (18%)     max: 436 Points
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 1082     avg: 1267     median: 1271 (2%)     max: 1419 Points
min: 1039     avg: 1263     median: 1221 (2%)     max: 1529 Points
min: 797     avg: 802     median: 801.5 (1%)     max: 806 Points
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 377     avg: 400.5     median: 408 (2%)     max: 409 Points
356 Points (2%)
434 Points (2%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 1078     avg: 1238     median: 1232 (4%)     max: 1409 Points
1177 Points (4%)
791 Points (2%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 1731     avg: 1779     median: 1795 (18%)     max: 1799 Points
2176 Points (22%)
1862 Points (19%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 4713     avg: 5188     median: 5259 (6%)     max: 5404 Points
5662 Points (6%)
3219 Points (4%)
Geekbench 4.0 - Geekbench 4.0 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 1813     avg: 1825     median: 1825 (25%)     max: 1837 Points
Geekbench 4.0 - Geekbench 4.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 5056     avg: 5123     median: 5122.5 (12%)     max: 5189 Points
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Multi-Core
min: 4998     avg: 5042     median: 5041.5 (9%)     max: 5085 Points
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Single-Core
min: 1623     avg: 1629     median: 1629 (32%)     max: 1635 Points
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Multi-Core
5490 Points (9%)
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 64 Bit Single-Core
1762 Points (26%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 2561     avg: 3127     median: 3214 (4%)     max: 3865 ms
min: 1914     avg: 2410     median: 2170 (3%)     max: 3145 ms
min: 2306     avg: 2382     median: 2381.5 (3%)     max: 2457 ms
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
233 ms (3%)
355.8 ms (4%)
446.5 ms (5%)
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 10309     avg: 11163     median: 11328 (10%)     max: 11852 Points
min: 21894     avg: 21899     median: 21899 (20%)     max: 21904 Points
15679 Points (14%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 71.4     avg: 77     median: 75.2 (16%)     max: 84 Points
min: 91.3     avg: 100.9     median: 95.4 (20%)     max: 116 Points
min: 71.2     avg: 78.6     median: 78.6 (16%)     max: 86 Points
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score 2.0
7616 Points (50%)
9447 Points (62%)
7604 Points (50%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Computer Vision
8984 Points (47%)
6152 Points (32%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Storage
31170 Points (67%)
22786 Points (49%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score
13200 Points (66%)
10205 Points (51%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 6.4     avg: 11.3     median: 11.3 (2%)     max: 16.1 Watt
min: 9.09     avg: 9.8     median: 9.8 (2%)     max: 10.5 Watt
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
6.7 Watt (1%)
min: 7.98     avg: 8.8     median: 8.8 (2%)     max: 9.6 Watt
Power Consumption - Idle Power Consumption 150cd 1min *
4.6 Watt (5%)
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Efficiency - external Monitor
24 Points per Watt (18%)
min: 25.4     avg: 25.7     median: 25.7 (19%)     max: 25.9 Points per Watt

Average Benchmarks Intel Celeron N4100 → 100% n=35

Average Benchmarks Intel Pentium Silver N5030 → 115% n=35

Average Benchmarks Intel Celeron N4000 → 89% n=35

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