Intel Pentium Silver N5030: Overview
The Intel Pentium Silver N5030 is a quad-core processor based on the Gemini Lake architecture. It uses a 14 nm process and a BGA-1090 socket. Its base clock is 1.10 GHz, and its maximum turbo clock is 2.40 GHz. The processor has 4 cores and 4 threads, a 4 MB cache, and a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W. It was released in November 2019.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Intel Pentium Silver N5030 |
|---|---|
| Architecture | Gemini Lake |
| Process node | 14 nm |
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 |
| Base clock | 1.10 GHz |
| Maximum turbo clock | 2.40 GHz |
| Cache | 4 MB |
| TDP | 6 W |
| Socket | BGA-1090 |
| Graphics | Integrated |
| Release | November 2019 |
The low 6 W TDP means the processor runs in compact, fanless or low-airflow designs. Its integrated graphics remove the need for a separate graphics card.
Use Cases
The N5030 suits entry-level computing tasks, such as thin-client access, digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, and basic office work. Its low power draw suits devices that run continuously in limited space.
Thinvent Products Featuring This Technology
Thinvent's range does not include the Intel Pentium Silver N5030. Thinvent's industrial and embedded products use Intel Core i3 processors instead. The Thinvent® Industrial PC IPC3 is built on the Intel® Core™ i3-1215U processor, with 6 cores, a maximum frequency of 4.4 GHz, a 10 MB cache, and 64 GB of DDR4 RAM. It is available with a 1 TB SSD and a 12V 7A adapter, with Windows 11 Professional, Windows 11 IoT Value, Windows 11 Pro, DOS, or Thinux™ Embedded Linux, and with or without Quad DB9 Serial.
