Pentium Silver N5000

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium Silver N5000

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Pentium Silver N5000 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,264 Rank: 1571
Rank Name Score Visual
1567 Atom C3958 4,266
+0%
1568 Core 2 Duo T5750 4,266
+0%
1569 Core i3-530 4,266
+0%
1570 Athlon II X3 440 4,265
+0%
1571 Pentium Silver N5000 4,264
1572 Core i3-2330M 4,261
-0.1%
1573 Core i5 M 520 4,261
-0.1%
1574 Phenom II X2 545 4,260
-0.1%
1575 Athlon II X3 445 4,259
-0.1%
1576 Xeon X3220 4,259
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium Silver N5000 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,361 Rank: 1549
Rank Name Score Visual
1545 Core i3-560 4,364
+0.1%
1546 Core i3-2100 4,362
+0%
1547 Core i3-4000M 4,362
+0%
1548 Core i7-620M 4,362
+0%
1549 Pentium Silver N5000 4,361
1550 A10-7300 4,361
+0%
1551 Core i5-580M 4,361
+0%
1552 Celeron G3900 4,360
+-0%
1553 Athlon II X2 270 4,360
+-0%
1554 Phenom II P960 4,360
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium Silver N5000 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,199 Rank: 1575
Rank Name Score Visual
1571 A10-5757M 4,203
+0.1%
1572 Core 2 Duo E7400 4,201
+0%
1573 A8-3870K 4,200
+0%
1574 Phenom II X3 B75 4,200
+0%
1575 Pentium Silver N5000 4,199
1576 Intel Core i7-640LM 4,199
+0%
1577 Athlon II X2 B24 4,199
+0%
1578 Pentium E5500 4,199
+0%
1579 Celeron G540 4,196
-0.1%
1580 Pentium B960 4,195
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Pentium Silver N5000 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,537 Rank: 1243
Rank Name Score Visual
1239 Celeron J4105 4,538
+0%
1240 Core i5-3340M 4,538
+0%
1241 Xeon E5507 4,538
+0%
1242 Core m3-8100Y 4,538
+0%
1243 Pentium Silver N5000 4,537
1244 Core i5-3320M 4,537
+0%
1245 A10-9600P 4,537
+0%
1246 A8-7200P 4,537
+0%
1247 Xeon E5405 4,537
+0%
1248 Core i5-4350U 4,537
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium Silver N5000 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,512 Rank: 1260
Rank Name Score Visual
1256 Athlon II X3 455 4,513
+0%
1257 Xeon E5345 4,513
+0%
1258 Core i7-920XM 4,513
+0%
1259 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,513
+0%
1260 Pentium Silver N5000 4,512
1261 A12-9720P 4,512
+0%
1262 Core i3-3240T 4,512
+0%
1263 Core i5-660 4,512
+0%
1264 Celeron G5900 4,512
+0%
1265 Core i5-2540M 4,511
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium Silver N5000 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,498 Rank: 1419
Rank Name Score Visual
1415 Core i3-530 4,499
+0%
1416 Phenom II X4 805 4,499
+0%
1417 Athlon II X4 600e 4,499
+0%
1418 Celeron G3900T 4,498
+0%
1419 Pentium Silver N5000 4,498
1420 Celeron G1830 4,498
+0%
1421 Pentium G870 4,498
+0%
1422 Pentium G645 4,498
+0%
1423 Phenom II X4 810 4,498
+0%
1424 Xeon E5420 4,498
+0%

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Pentium Silver N5000 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Pentium Silver N5000 remains a niche entry in the mobile processor landscape, having been released in December 2017. Despite its age, it continues to hold relevance in low-power computing environments, particularly in entry-level laptops and compact systems where power efficiency and cost are paramount. With a TDP of just 6 W, the N5000 exemplifies Intel's commitment to energy-efficient designs, making it suitable for devices where thermal constraints and battery life are critical factors.

Built on the 14 nm process and based on the Goldmont Plus microarchitecture, the N5000 features four cores and four threads, with a base clock of 1.1 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 2.7 GHz. This modest boost capability allows it to handle light multitasking and basic productivity tasks with reasonable efficiency. The processor supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 memory, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 35.76 GiB/s, though actual performance is limited by its lower clock speeds and integrated graphics. It includes 4 MiB of L2 cache, enhancing its ability to manage data flow efficiently within its constrained architecture.

Integrated into the N5000 is Intel's UHD Graphics 605, which offers 18 execution units and a maximum frequency of 750 MHz. While capable of handling basic multimedia tasks and video playback, it falls short of modern standards for gaming or content creation. The GPU supports up to three displays, making it functional for dual-screen setups in business or educational environments. However, the lack of support for advanced graphics features limits its appeal in performance-oriented applications.

In benchmark testing, the N5000 achieves an overall score of 4,264, placing it at #1571 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 4,199, ranking #1575, while its multicore score stands at 4,361, ranking #1549. These results place it just behind mid-range mobile CPUs like the Core i3-2100 and ahead of older Celeron models such as the G540. While the N5000 holds its own in single-threaded workloads, its multicore performance is significantly less competitive, highlighting its limitations in heavily parallel tasks.

The processor supports a range of Intel technologies, including AES-NI, AVX2, and Intel's virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d, which enhance security and virtual machine performance. It also includes support for Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, allowing dynamic frequency scaling to conserve power. However, the locked multiplier prevents overclocking, limiting potential performance gains for enthusiasts.

Overall, the Intel Pentium Silver N5000 is best suited for users requiring basic computing capabilities in portable devices. Its low power consumption and sufficient performance for web browsing, office applications, and media consumption make it a viable option in budget-friendly systems. While it cannot compete with modern high-performance CPUs, it remains a practical choice for entry-level devices where efficiency and affordability are priorities.
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Intel Pentium Silver N5000

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium Silver N5000
Family: Pentium
Series: 5000
Model Number: N5000
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Goldmont Plus
Core Name: Gemini
Socket: BGA 1090
Package: FCBGA-1090
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 6 W
Release Price: $161.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 96.0512 KiB (6-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 4 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 6
PCIe Configuration: 1x4+1x2, 4x1, 2x1+1x2+1x2

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 605
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 750 MHz
Execution Units: 18

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 93 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES RdRand CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT SHA TSX Flex Memory ISRT TBT 1.0 FMA
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