AMD Ryzen 3 2200G vs Intel Pentium Silver N6005 Comparison
AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
Pentium Silver N6005
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Ryzen 3 2200G vs Intel Pentium Silver N6005
Intel Pentium Silver N6005 and AMD Ryzen 3 2200G are both 4-core, 4-thread processors, but they target entirely different market segments: one is a low-power mobile chip, the other a desktop part. The benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap, with the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G winning all four head-to-head comparisons, often by substantial margins. This analysis breaks down the specific scores, architectural differences, and practical implications of those results.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G outperforms the Intel Pentium Silver N6005 in every recorded benchmark. The largest relative gap appears in single-threaded Cinebench R15, where the AMD part scores 145.55 against the Intel’s 63, a delta of -56.7% for the Pentium. That means the Ryzen 3 2200G is more than twice as fast in this specific test, which is a stark indicator of per-core performance differences. The gap is slightly narrower but still massive in Geekbench single-core, with the AMD scoring 1001 versus the Intel’s 564, a -43.7% delta.
Multi-threaded workloads show a similar story, though the margins vary. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ryzen 3 2200G scores 577 while the Pentium Silver N6005 manages 447, a -22.5% delta. The Geekbench multi-core result is far more lopsided: AMD scores 3086, Intel scores 1469, a -52.4% delta. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test is the closest contest in the entire dataset, but even there, the AMD chip holds a comfortable 130-point advantage.
It is notably the Intel Pentium Silver N6005 has additional benchmark results not shared by the AMD part. In Cinebench R20, it scores 1866 multi-core and 263 single-core; in Cinebench R23, it scores 4444 multi-core and 627 single-core. These scores are not directly comparable to the AMD chip since the Ryzen 3 2200G lacks those specific test results, but they provide context for the Intel part’s overall capability. Meanwhile, the average benchmark score across all tests is 1218 for the Intel and 1202 for the AMD, meaning their aggregate performance is nearly identical despite the stark differences in individual tests. Both processors sit at the 34th percentile among all CPUs, indicating they occupy a similar mid-low tier in the broader landscape.
Architecture Differences
The two chips come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 uses the Tremont architecture, built on a 10 nm process by Intel, with a die size of 63.8 mm². It is part of the Jasper Lake family, designed for mobile devices with a 10-watt TDP. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G uses the Zen architecture, fabricated on a 14 nm process by GlobalFoundries, with a much larger die size of 210 mm² and a transistor count of 4,950 million. Its TDP is 65 watts, reflecting a desktop-oriented design.
Cache hierarchies also differ significantly. The Intel chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.5 MB of shared L2 cache, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD chip has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core (totaling 2 MB across four cores), and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part’s larger shared L2 may help with certain workloads, but the AMD part’s larger per-core L1 and per-core L2 suggest different access patterns. Both support dual-channel DDR4 memory with a theoretical bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, though the Intel chip also supports LPDDR4, while the AMD chip is DDR4-only.
Clock speeds are another differentiator. The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 3.30 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The AMD chip’s higher base clock alone is a 75% advantage over the Intel’s base, which likely explains much of the single-core performance gap. The integrated graphics also differ: Intel uses UHD Graphics 32EU, while AMD uses Radeon Vega 8. Neither chip supports ECC memory. The Intel part is end-of-life, while the AMD part is active, and the AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, unlike the Intel part.
The Verdict
Strictly from the data, the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is the faster processor in every measurable way. Benchmarks show it leading by 22.5% to 56.7% across the four shared tests, with the largest wins in single-core performance. The Ryzen 3 2200G also has a higher base and boost clock, a more recent active production status, and an unlocked multiplier for potential overclocking. The Intel Pentium Silver N6005’s only advantages are its dramatically lower TDP (10 watts vs 65 watts) and its smaller die size, which are relevant for fanless or battery-powered designs but not for raw throughput.
For users who prioritize performance, the choice is clear: the Ryzen 3 2200G wins outright. It is also the only one of the two with a stated launch MSRP of $99, though pricing is not a factor in this analysis. For users who prioritize power efficiency and compact mobile form factors, the Pentium Silver N6005 is the only viable option, given its 10-watt TDP. The data does not support any scenario where the Intel chip wins on performance, so the decision rests entirely on the intended use case.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has a higher single-core Cinebench R15 score?
A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G scores 145.55, while the Intel Pentium Silver N6005 scores 63, giving the AMD chip a 56.7% advantage.
Q: What is the multi-core Geekbench score difference?
A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G scores 3086, and the Intel Pentium Silver N6005 scores 1469, a 52.4% delta in favor of the AMD chip.
Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?
A: No. Both support DDR4, but the Intel Pentium Silver N6005 also supports LPDDR4, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is DDR4-only. Both use dual-channel memory with 46.9 GB/s bandwidth.
Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?
A: The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Pentium Silver N6005 has a TDP of 10 watts. The Intel chip is far more power-efficient.
Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?
A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Pentium Silver N6005 does not.
Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?
A: The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 has an average benchmark score of 1218, and the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has an average of 1202. They are nearly identical on average.
Where Each One Wins
The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G wins every benchmark where both chips have results. It is faster in Cinebench R15 multi-core (577 vs 447), Cinebench R15 single-core (145.55 vs 63), Geekbench multi-core (3086 vs 1469), and Geekbench single-core (1001 vs 564). The margins range from 22.5% to 56.7%, making the AMD chip the clear choice for any compute-heavy task, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded. Its higher base clock of 3.50 GHz and boost clock of 3.70 GHz likely drive these results, alongside its larger L1 and per-core L2 caches.
The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 does not win any benchmark, but it holds advantages in other areas. Its 10-watt TDP makes it suitable for compact, low-power systems where heat and battery life matter more than speed. Its smaller die size of 63.8 mm² and support for LPDDR4 memory also point to a design optimized for mobile efficiency. The Intel chip’s shared L2 cache of 1.5 MB is larger than the AMD chip’s per-core L2, which could theoretically help in certain cache-sensitive workloads, though the benchmark data does not show any such benefit.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in nearly every specification category. The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 uses a 10 nm process, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G uses a 14 nm process. The Intel chip has a die size of 63.8 mm²; the AMD chip has a die size of 210 mm² and 4,950 million transistors. The Intel chip’s base clock is 2000 MHz with a boost of 3.30 GHz; the AMD chip’s base clock is 3.50 GHz with a boost of 3.70 GHz. TDP is 10 watts for Intel and 65 watts for AMD.
Cache layouts are distinct: Intel has 64 KB L1 per core, 1.5 MB shared L2, and 4 MB shared L3; AMD has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 and LPDDR4 for Intel, DDR4-only for AMD, both dual-channel at 46.9 GB/s. Neither supports ECC. The socket is Intel BGA 1338 for the Pentium Silver N6005 and AMD Socket AM4 for the Ryzen 3 2200G. The Intel part is end-of-life, while the AMD part is active. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier; the Intel chip does not. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 32EU, and the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 8. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has a launch MSRP of $99; the Intel part has no listed launch MSRP.