A4-3320M vs Pentium N3700

CPU

GPU

A4-3320M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2011

Pentium N3700

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A4-3320M

2 / 2

1,241

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium N3700

4 / 4

1,248

+0.6%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A4-3320M is positioned at rank 861 and the Pentium N3700 is on rank 789, so the Pentium N3700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A4-3320M

#848

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1419%

#849

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1398%

#850

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1283%

#851

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1278%

#852

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1266%

#854

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1222%

#855

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1172%

#856

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1170%

#857

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1139%

#861

A4-3320M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#862

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#866

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#872

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3700

#777

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1175%

#778

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1158%

#779

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1063%

#780

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1058%

#781

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1049%

#783

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1013%

#784

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

971%

#785

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

970%

#786

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

944%

#789

Pentium N3700

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A4-3320M leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium N3700 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	A4-3320M	Pentium N3700
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A4-3320M	Pentium N3700
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

A4-3320M Benchmark Check

Pentium N3700 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A4-3320M and Pentium N3700

A4-3320M

The A4-3320M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,241 points. Launch price was $50.

Pentium N3700

The Pentium N3700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,248 points. Launch price was $161.

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Processing Power

The A4-3320M packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N3700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the A4-3320M versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium N3700 — a 8% clock advantage for the A4-3320M (base: 2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A4-3320M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium N3700 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A4-3320M scores 1,241 against the Pentium N3700's 1,248 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium N3700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	A4-3320M	Pentium N3700
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+8%	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+25%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	2 MB+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Llano (2011−2012)	Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,241	1,248
Geekbench 6 Single	251	—

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Memory & Platform

The A4-3320M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium N3700 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A4-3320M	Pentium N3700
Socket	FS1	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A4-3320M) / not specified (Pentium N3700). The A4-3320M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Pentium N3700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-3320M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3320M rivals Pentium B970.