Intel Core i5-4460T vs Intel Pentium Silver N6005 Comparison

The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 and Intel Core i5-4460T are two end-of-life processors that take very different paths to the same market segment. The data clearly shows a split decision: the Pentium Silver N6005 dominates in Cinebench workloads across all versions, while the Core i5-4460T wins decisively in Geekbench tests. For users prioritizing rendering or sustained compute in modern Cinebench suites, the N6005 is the stronger pick. For those whose workloads align with Geekbench’s memory and integer-heavy patterns, the i5-4460T holds the edge. The N6005 wins five of the seven head-to-head benchmarks, but the two Geekbench losses are substantial enough to warrant attention.

The Verdict

The benchmark record points to the Intel Pentium Silver N6005 as the overall performance winner in this comparison. It secures victories in five of the seven head-to-head tests, including every Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 run, both single-core and multi-core. The margins are large and consistent: the N6005 leads by 42.8% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 43% in R20 multi-core, 43.7% in R20 single-core, 42.9% in R23 multi-core, and 43.2% in R23 single-core. These are not narrow edges; they represent a substantial generational and architectural advantage in rendering-style workloads.

The Intel Core i5-4460T, however, strikes back in Geekbench. It outperforms the N6005 by 32.3% in Geekbench multi-core and by 30.3% in Geekbench single-core. This is a significant reversal, indicating that the older Haswell design still holds advantages in certain memory access and integer execution patterns measured by that suite. The i5-4460T also posts a higher average benchmark score of 1190 versus the N6005’s 1218, though the difference is small, roughly 2.3%, and the N6005 sits in the 34th percentile of all CPUs while the i5-4460T sits in the 33rd.

For buyers, the choice depends on workload. If the software relies on Cinebench-style multi-threaded rendering or modern single-threaded tasks, the N6005 is the clear pick. If the workload is better represented by Geekbench, the i5-4460T offers a stronger result. Given that Cinebench appears in five of the seven tests and the N6005 wins all of them by over 40%, the data favors the N6005 for most compute-heavy applications. The i5-4460T remains competitive only in the narrower Geekbench scope.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 wins every Cinebench test in the head-to-head comparison. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 447 against the i5-4460T’s 313. In R20 multi-core, the scores are 1866 versus 1305. The R20 single-core test shows 263 against 183. R23 multi-core delivers 4444 versus 3109, and R23 single-core shows 627 versus 438. Across these five tests, the N6005’s advantage ranges from 42.8% to 43.7%, a remarkably tight band. This consistency suggests that the N6005’s architectural improvements in Tremont, paired with a higher boost clock of 3.30 GHz, translate directly into superior Cinebench performance regardless of the test version.

The Intel Core i5-4460T wins both Geekbench tests. In Geekbench multi-core, it scores 2170 against the N6005’s 1469, a 32.3% lead. In Geekbench single-core, it scores 809 against 564, a 30.3% lead. These wins are substantial and indicate that the i5-4460T’s Haswell architecture, with its 6 MB of shared L3 cache and 256 KB L2 per core, handles Geekbench’s workload more efficiently. The i5-4460T’s lower base clock of 1.90 GHz and boost of 2.70 GHz do not hinder it in this suite, likely because Geekbench rewards memory latency and cache hierarchy more than raw clock speed.

The wins are mutually exclusive: the N6005 owns rendering benchmarks, the i5-4460T owns Geekbench. There is no overlap in victory. This makes the use-case split clean. For video encoding, 3D rendering, or any task that scales with Cinebench scores, the N6005 is the right choice. For general system responsiveness, browser performance, or office workloads that mirror Geekbench, the i5-4460T may feel snappier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different eras and use fundamentally different designs. The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 uses the Tremont architecture, codenamed Jasper Lake, built on a 10 nm process node. It has 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 3.30 GHz. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 1.5 MB of shared L2, and 4 MB of shared L3. It supports DDR4 and LPDDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The N6005 features integrated UHD Graphics with 32 execution units and connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 8 lanes. It is classified as a mobile processor, uses the Intel BGA 1338 socket, and has a TDP of 10 watts. The die size is 63.8 mm².

The Intel Core i5-4460T uses the Haswell architecture, also codenamed Haswell, built on a 22 nm process node. It has 4 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 2.70 GHz. Its cache includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. It supports only DDR3 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The i5-4460T features integrated Intel HD 4600 graphics and connects via PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. It is a desktop processor, uses the Intel Socket 1150, and has a TDP of 35 watts. The die size is 177 mm², and the transistor count is 1,400 million.

The most consequential differences are the process node, memory support, and TDP. The N6005’s 10 nm process versus the i5-4460T’s 22 nm process explains some of the performance gap in Cinebench, as newer transistors switch faster and consume less power. The N6005’s memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s nearly doubles the i5-4460T’s 25.6 GB/s, which likely contributes to its Cinebench wins. The TDP difference is stark: 10 watts versus 35 watts. The N6005 achieves higher Cinebench scores while using a fraction of the power budget, a direct result of the newer process and architecture. The i5-4460T counters with a larger L3 cache (6 MB versus 4 MB) and more PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), but these do not translate into benchmark victories in the recorded tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core Cinebench tests?

A: The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 wins all multi-core Cinebench tests. It scores 447 versus 313 in R15, 1866 versus 1305 in R20, and 4444 versus 3109 in R23. The lead is roughly 43% in each case.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-4460T win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins both Geekbench tests. It scores 2170 versus 1469 in multi-core and 809 versus 564 in single-core, giving it leads of 32.3% and 30.3%, respectively.

Q: What is the TDP difference between these two CPUs?

A: The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 has a TDP of 10 watts, while the Intel Core i5-4460T has a TDP of 35 watts. The N6005 delivers higher Cinebench scores despite the lower power envelope.

Q: Which processor supports faster memory?

A: The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 supports DDR4 and LPDDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-4460T supports only DDR3 memory with a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each CPU?

A: The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 uses the Intel BGA 1338 socket, which is a mobile platform. The Intel Core i5-4460T uses the Intel Socket 1150, which is a desktop platform.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 has an average benchmark score of 1218, placing it in the 34th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-4460T has an average score of 1190, placing it in the 33rd percentile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data reveals a clear pattern of dominance in distinct areas. The Intel Pentium Silver N6005 wins all five Cinebench tests, starting with Cinebench R15 multi-core where it scores 447 against the i5-4460T’s 313, a 42.8% advantage. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the N6005 scores 1866 versus 1305, a 43% lead. The R20 single-core test shows 263 versus 183, a 43.7% margin. Moving to Cinebench R23, the N6005 posts 4444 in multi-core against 3109, a 42.9% difference, and 627 in single-core against 438, a 43.2% difference. These five wins are consistent in magnitude, all falling between 42.8% and 43.7%.

The Intel Core i5-4460T takes the two Geekbench tests. In Geekbench multi-core, it scores 2170 versus the N6005’s 1469, a 32.3% lead. In Geekbench single-core, it scores 809 versus 564, a 30.3% lead. The i5-4460T’s wins are smaller in percentage terms than the N6005’s Cinebench wins, but they are still substantial. The Geekbench results suggest that the i5-4460T’s memory subsystem and branch prediction handle that suite’s workload better, despite the older architecture and lower clock speeds.

The overall win tally is 5 for the N6005 and 2 for the i5-4460T. The N6005’s victories are more numerous and more consistent in margin. The i5-4460T’s victories, while fewer, are large enough to matter for specific applications. The data does not show any test where the two are close; every benchmark is decided by at least 30%. This makes the performance character of each CPU very distinct.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every specification that affects performance. The process node is a major split: the Intel Pentium Silver N6005 uses 10 nm, while the Intel Core i5-4460T uses 22 nm. The N6005 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 3.30 GHz, compared to the i5-4460T’s base of 1.90 GHz and boost of 2.70 GHz. The TDP is 10 watts for the N6005 and 35 watts for the i5-4460T.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The N6005 has 1.5 MB of shared L2 and 4 MB of shared L3, while the i5-4460T has 256 KB of L2 per core and 6 MB of shared L3. Both have 64 KB of L1 per core. The L3 cache is larger on the i5-4460T, but the L2 cache is larger on the N6005 in aggregate.

Memory support is another differentiator. The N6005 supports DDR4 and LPDDR4 with a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The i5-4460T supports only DDR3 with a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe connectivity differs: the N6005 provides 8 lanes of Gen 3, while the i5-4460T provides 16 lanes of Gen 3. Integrated graphics also differ: the N6005 has UHD Graphics with 32 execution units, while the i5-4460T has Intel HD 4600.

The socket and market segment are different as well. The N6005 uses Intel BGA 1338 and is a mobile processor. The i5-4460T uses Intel Socket 1150 and is a desktop processor. The die sizes are 63.8 mm² for the N6005 and 177 mm² for the i5-4460T. The i5-4460T also has a listed transistor count of 1,400 million, while the N6005 has no comparable figure. Both processors are marked as end-of-life, and neither has a launch MSRP in the database.