Intel Pentium Silver N5000 vs Intel Celeron N4100

Intel Pentium Silver N5000

The Intel Pentium Silver N5000 is a quad-core SoC primarily for inexpensive notebooks and was announced late 2017. It runs at 1.1-2.7 GHz (Single Core Burst, Multi Core Burst max. 2.6 GHz) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform. 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 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 directly 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 CPU performance of the Pentium Silver N5000 is thanks to the slightly revised CPU architecture and the 200 MHz higher boost clock slightly better than the old Pentium N4200 (1.1 - 2.5 GHz). Compared to the more expensive Core Y processors, especially the single thread performance is much lower in the Gemini Lake based SoCs. Still for basic tasks like office suits, webbrowsing with moderate multitasking the processor performance should be fine.

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

Similar to the predecessor, Intel specifies the TDP with 6 Watts (SDP 4.8 Watts – Scenario Design Power). The chip can therefore be cooled passively in theory, but SKUs with fans are possible as well.

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 in 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 directly soldered to the mainboard.

Architecture

Performance

The CPU performance of the Celeron N4100 is thanks to the slightly revised CPU architecture and the 200 MHz higher boost clock slightly better than the old Celeron N3450 and should reach the level of the old Pentium N4200 (1.1 - 2.5 GHz, 2 MB L2, Apollo Lake). Compared to the more expensive Core Y processors, especially the single thread performance is much lower in the Gemini Lake based SoCs. Still for basic tasks like office suits, browsing with moderate multitasking the processor performance should be fine.

GPU Performance

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

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Intel Pentium Silver N5000

Intel Celeron N4100

Intel Gemini Lake

Gemini Lake

Series: Gemini Lake Gemini Lake

Intel Celeron J4105	1.5 - 2.5 GHz	4 / 4
» Intel Pentium Silver N5000	1.1 - 2.7 GHz	4 / 4
Intel Celeron J4005	2 - 2.7 GHz	2 / 2
Intel Celeron N4120	1.1 - 2.6 GHz	4 / 4
Intel Celeron N4100	1.1 - 2.4 GHz	4 / 4
Intel Celeron N4020	1.1 - 2.8 GHz	2 / 2
Intel Celeron N4000	1.1 - 2.6 GHz	2 / 2

Intel Celeron J4105	1.5 - 2.5 GHz	4 / 4
Intel Pentium Silver N5000	1.1 - 2.7 GHz	4 / 4
Intel Celeron J4005	2 - 2.7 GHz	2 / 2
Intel Celeron N4120	1.1 - 2.6 GHz	4 / 4
» Intel Celeron N4100	1.1 - 2.4 GHz	4 / 4
Intel Celeron N4020	1.1 - 2.8 GHz	2 / 2
Intel Celeron N4000	1.1 - 2.6 GHz	2 / 2

1100 - 2700 MHz

1100 - 2400 MHz

4 MB

4 / 4

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Intel UHD Graphics 605 (18 EUs, 200 - 750 MHz), Quick Sync, AES-NI, max. 8 GB Dual-Channel DDR4/LPDDR4-2400

Intel UHD Graphics 605 (18 EUs, 200 - 700 MHz), Quick Sync, AES-NI, max. 8 GB Dual-Channel DDR4/LPDDR4-2400

iGPU

Intel UHD Graphics 605 (200 - 750 MHz)

Intel UHD Graphics 600 (200 - 700 MHz)

Architecture

x86

$161 U.S.

$107 U.S.

Intel Gemini Lake Pentium N5000

Intel Gemini Lake Celeron N4100

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Pentium N5000

22.4 pt (23%)

AMD E1-2100 -84%

...

Intel Atom x7-E3950 -32%

AMD A6-5200 -25%

AMD A4-5150M -21%

Intel Celeron N4000 -16%

AMD A10-4600M -12%

Intel Celeron N4020 -9%

Intel Celeron N4100 -9%

Intel Celeron N4120 -3%

Intel Celeron J4115 -2%

Intel Pentium Silver N5000

Intel Celeron J4125 2%

AMD A10-5750M 3%

AMD 3020e 6%

Intel Pentium Gold 5405U 8%

AMD Athlon Silver 3050e 10%

Intel Core m3-8100Y 14%

Intel Core i5-L16G7 21%

Intel Core i5-4258U 27%

AMD Athlon Gold 3150U 35%

...

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 343%

100%

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Celeron N4100

20.4 pt (21%)

AMD E1-2100 -82%

...

Intel Celeron N2820 -49%

AMD A4-5000 -31%

Intel Celeron N3350 -31%

Intel Atom x7-E3950 -25%

AMD A6-5200 -18%

AMD A4-5150M -14%

Intel Celeron N4000 -8%

AMD A10-4600M -4%

Intel Celeron N4020 0%

Intel Celeron N4100

Intel Celeron N4120 7%

Intel Celeron J4115 7%

Intel Pentium Silver N5000 10%

Intel Celeron J4125 12%

AMD A10-5750M 13%

AMD 3020e 16%

Intel Pentium Gold 5405U 19%

AMD Athlon Silver 3050e 21%

Intel Core m3-8100Y 25%

...

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 386%

100%

Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 CPU (Multi Core)

100%

Model	CPU		RAM	Value
Chuwi LapBook SE	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	4 GB	955
BMAX MaxBook Y11 H1M6	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	8 GB	966

Model	CPU		RAM	Value
Acer Aspire 1 A114-32-P0K1	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605 750 MHz	4 GB	167
Topjoy Falcon	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605	8 GB	170
Medion Akoya E4253-30025387	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605 750 MHz	4 GB	173

Model	CPU		RAM	Value
Acer Swift 1 SF114-32-P8GG	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605 750 MHz	4 GB	73
Asus F507MA-BR117T	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605	4 GB	75
Medion Akoya E4253-30025387	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605 750 MHz	4 GB	76
Lenovo Yoga 330-11IGM	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605 750 MHz	4 GB	77
Lenovo Ideapad D330-10IGM	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605 750 MHz	4 GB	77
Topjoy Falcon	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605	8 GB	78
Acer Aspire 1 A114-32-P0K1	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605 750 MHz	4 GB	78
Acer TravelMate Spin B1 B118-G2-RN-P7ED	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605	4 GB	78
Lenovo V130-14IGM	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605 750 MHz	4 GB	79
Asus E203MA-FD825TS	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605	4 GB	79
Clevo N750GU	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605	8 GB	80
Clevo N750GU	Pentium N5000	UHD Graphics 605	8 GB	80

Model	CPU		RAM	Value
Chuwi MiniBook CWI526	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600 300 MHz	8 GB	62
BMAX MaxBook Y11 H1M6	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	8 GB	66.3
Chuwi UBook CWI509	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	8 GB	67
Chuwi GBox CWI560	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600 300 MHz	4 GB	68
Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	8 GB	68
Jumper Tech Ez Book X3 Air	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	8 GB	68.4
Chuwi Hi10 X	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	6 GB	68.8
Lenovo Tablet 10-20L3000KGE	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600 700 MHz	8 GB	69
Chuwi LapBook Pro	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600 700 MHz	4 GB	69
Chuwi LapBook SE	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	4 GB	69.8
Zotac ZBOX EDGE CI341	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	16 GB	70
Clevo N750GU	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	8 GB	71

Model	CPU		RAM	Value
Acer Chromebook 314 CB314-1H-C7SJ	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	4 GB	12613
Chuwi UBook CWI509	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600	8 GB	18452
Chuwi MiniBook CWI526	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600 300 MHz	8 GB	19086
Lenovo Tablet 10-20L3000KGE	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600 700 MHz	8 GB	21554
Chuwi LapBook Pro	Celeron N4100	UHD Graphics 600 700 MHz	4 GB	29271