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Intel Pentium Silver N5030 vs Intel Pentium Silver J5040

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 Pentium Silver J5040

► remove from comparison Intel Pentium J5040

The Intel Pentium Silver J5040 is a quad-core SoC primarily for inexpensive mini-PCs and was announced late 2019. It runs at 2 GHz (base) to 3.2 GHz (single core burst) and is based on the Gemini Lake platform (refresh). 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

Thanks to the higher clock speed and TDP, the Pentium J5040 is slightly faster than the mobile counterpart, the Pentium Silver N5030. Compare to AMD, it ranks on average slightly higher compared to the Athlon Silver 3050e (Zen based Dual-Core) that wins in single-core tests but looses out in multi-threaded tests. Intel Core i3 from 2019 (like the i3-1005G1) are clearly faster and win even in multi-threaded tests easily although being only dual-core CPUs.

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 800 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

The J-variant of the Gemini Lake SoCs are specified at 10W TDP and therefore higher than the mobile N variants (6 Watt).

ModelIntel Pentium Silver N5030Intel Pentium Silver J5040
SeriesIntel Gemini LakeIntel Gemini Lake
CodenameGemini Lake RefreshGemini Lake Refresh
Series: Gemini Lake Gemini Lake Refresh
Intel Pentium Silver J50402 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Pentium Silver N5030 « 1.1 - 3.1 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J4125 compare2 - 2.7 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N4120 compare1.1 - 2.6 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J4025 compare2 - 2.9 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N4020 compare1.1 - 2.8 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Pentium Silver J5040 « 2 - 3.2 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Pentium Silver N50301.1 - 3.1 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J4125 compare2 - 2.7 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron N4120 compare1.1 - 2.6 GHz4 / 4 cores
Intel Celeron J4025 compare2 - 2.9 GHz2 / 2 cores
Intel Celeron N4020 compare1.1 - 2.8 GHz2 / 2 cores
Clock1100 - 3100 MHz2000 - 3200 MHz
L2 Cache4 MB4 MB
Cores / Threads4 / 44 / 4
TDP6 Watt10 Watt
Technology14 nm14 nm
max. Temp.105 °C105 °C
SocketBGA1090FCBGA1090
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, SGXIntel UHD Graphics 605 (18 EUs, 200 - 750 MHz), Quick Sync, AES-NI, max. 8 GB Dual-Channel DDR4/LPDDR4-2400
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics 605 (200 - 750 MHz)Intel UHD Graphics 605 (250 - 800 MHz)
Architecturex86x86
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comwww.intel.com

Benchmarks

Performance Rating - CB R15 + R20 + 7-Zip + X265 + Blender + 3DM11 CPU - Pentium N5030
17.6 pt (24%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Multi Core
911 Points (1%)
1634 Points (2%)
Cinebench R23 - Cinebench R23 Single Core
430 Points (18%)
519 Points (22%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Single Core)
min: 171     avg: 182.5     median: 182.5 (20%)     max: 194 Points
202 Points (22%)
Cinebench R20 - Cinebench R20 CPU (Multi Core)
min: 360     avg: 425.5     median: 425.5 (1%)     max: 491 Points
630 Points (2%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 203     avg: 226     median: 226 (1%)     max: 248.9 Points
279 Points (2%)
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 75.8     avg: 80.9     median: 80.9 (24%)     max: 86 Points
91 Points (27%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
3.1 Points (4%)
3.5 Points (5%)
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
1 Points (25%)
1.1 Points (27%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
2498 Points (15%)
2688 Points (16%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
7724 Points (6%)
8279 Points (6%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
13248 Points (9%)
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
4422 Points (5%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
526 s (6%)
516 s (6%)
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
14.7 s (3%)
15.3 s (3%)
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
1163 Points (2%)
1391 Points (2%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Multli Thread 4 runs
min: 6598     avg: 7238     median: 7238 (4%)     max: 7878 MIPS
8946 MIPS (5%)
7-Zip 18.03 - 7-Zip 18.03 Single Thread 4 runs
min: 2555     avg: 2645     median: 2645 (32%)     max: 2735 MIPS
2833 MIPS (34%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
17.6 fps (6%)
19.2 fps (7%)
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
84 fps (19%)
89.1 fps (21%)
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - HWBOT x265 4k Preset
0.7 fps (1%)
1.7 fps (3%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.2 GB/s (0%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
0.3 GB/s (5%)
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
2 GB/s (5%)
Blender - Blender 2.79 BMW27 CPU *
min: 3319     avg: 3450     median: 3449.5 (24%)     max: 3580 Seconds
2060 Seconds (15%)
R Benchmark 2.5 - R Benchmark 2.5 *
min: 1.402     avg: 1.4     median: 1.4 (31%)     max: 1.473 sec
1.3 sec (29%)
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
3895 Points (8%)
4296 Points (9%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
24.9 s (5%)
21.3 s (5%)
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
55.9 s (2%)
47.8 s (2%)
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
1247 s (6%)
1083 s (5%)
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 2326     avg: 2377     median: 2377 (6%)     max: 2428 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
23701 Points (19%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme Physics
23621 Points (19%)
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited Physics
min: 26682     avg: 31360     median: 31360 (26%)     max: 36038 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 2155     avg: 2183     median: 2182.5 (6%)     max: 2210 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 3014     avg: 3209     median: 3209 (6%)     max: 3404 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Time Spy CPU
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%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Single-Core
min: 431     avg: 491.7     median: 512 (22%)     max: 532 Points
538 Points (23%)
Geekbench 5.5 - Geekbench 5.1 - 5.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
min: 1039     avg: 1263     median: 1221 (2%)     max: 1529 Points
1672 Points (3%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Single-Core
356 Points (2%)
535 Points (2%)
Geekbench 5.0 - Geekbench 5.0 64 Bit Multi-Core
1177 Points (4%)
1664 Points (5%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Single-Core
2176 Points (22%)
2333 Points (23%)
Geekbench 4.4 - Geekbench 4.1 - 4.4 64 Bit Multi-Core
5662 Points (6%)
6359 Points (7%)
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 1914     avg: 2410     median: 2170 (3%)     max: 3145 ms
1957 ms (2%)
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
355.8 ms (4%)
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 21894     avg: 21899     median: 21899 (20%)     max: 21904 Points
WebXPRT 4 - WebXPRT 4 Score
80.2 Points (23%)
WebXPRT 3 - WebXPRT 3 Score
min: 91.3     avg: 100.9     median: 95.4 (20%)     max: 116 Points
108.2 Points (23%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Computer Vision
8984 Points (47%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Storage
31170 Points (67%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score 2.0
9447 Points (62%)
PCMark for Android - PCM f. Android Work Score
13200 Points (66%)
CrossMark - CrossMark Overall
426 Points (16%)
Power Consumption - Prime95 Power Consumption - external Monitor *
min: 9.09     avg: 9.8     median: 9.8 (2%)     max: 10.5 Watt
Power Consumption - Cinebench R15 Multi Power Consumption - external Monitor *
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
min: 25.4     avg: 25.7     median: 25.7 (19%)     max: 25.9 Points per Watt

Average Benchmarks Intel Pentium Silver N5030 → 100% n=32

Average Benchmarks Intel Pentium Silver J5040 → 119% n=32

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