Intel Pentium Silver J5040
About processor
The Intel Pentium Silver J5040 processor is a solid entry-level desktop processor. With 4 cores and 4 threads, it provides enough processing power for everyday computing tasks such as web browsing, office applications, and light multitasking. The 14nm Gemini Lake Refresh technology ensures efficiency and a low TDP of 10W, making it a great choice for small form factor and low-power desktops.
The base frequency of 2.0 GHz provides decent single-core performance, while the 4MB of L3 cache helps with faster data access and improved multitasking. The integrated graphics model ensures that users can enjoy basic gaming and multimedia without the need for a discrete graphics card.
In real-world usage, the Pentium Silver J5040 delivers smooth performance for typical desktop tasks, and the Geekbench 6 scores of 435 for single-core and 1180 for multi-core performance are respectable for an entry-level processor.
Overall, the Intel Pentium Silver J5040 is a reliable and energy-efficient processor that is well-suited for budget desktop builds and everyday computing needs. Its combination of decent performance, low power consumption, and integrated graphics make it a good choice for casual users and small businesses.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
November 2019
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
J5040
Code Name
Gemini Lake Refresh
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
4
Performance-cores
4
Performance-core Base Frequency
2.0 GHz
L3 Cache
4MB shared
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
BGA-1090
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
14 nm
TDP
10 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
105 °C
PCIe Version
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PCI Express is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard used for connecting high-speed components, replacing older standards such as AGP, PCI, and PCI-X. It has gone through multiple revisions and improvements since its initial release. PCIe 1.0 was first introduced in 2002, and in order to meet the growing demand for higher bandwidth, subsequent versions have been released over time.
2.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
x86-64
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR4-2400
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
8GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
38.4 GB/s
ECC Memory Support
No
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
True
GPU Max Dynamic Frequency
800 MHz
Miscellaneous
Extended Instruction Set
SSE4.2
PCIe Lanes
6
Benchmarks
Cinebench R23
Single Core
Score
576
Cinebench R23
Multi Core
Score
1998
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
435
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
1180
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
507
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1668
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
1400
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
3460
Compared to Other CPU
Cinebench R23 Single Core
Cinebench R23 Multi Core
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core