CPU
GPU
Celeron 3765U
Pentium N3700
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Celeron 3765U is positioned at rank 445 and the Pentium N3700 is on rank 789, so the Celeron 3765U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 3765U
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 3765U | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 3765U | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3765U and Pentium N3700
Celeron 3765U
The Celeron 3765U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,252 points. Launch price was $107.
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.
Processing Power
The Celeron 3765U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N3700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 3765U versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium N3700 — a 23.3% clock advantage for the Pentium N3700 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Celeron 3765U uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium N3700 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3765U scores 1,252 against the Pentium N3700's 1,248 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron 3765U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3765U vs 0 kB on the Pentium N3700.
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.4 GHz+26% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+19% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell (2015−2019) | Braswell (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,252 | 1,248 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 3765U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium N3700 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3765U) / not specified (Pentium N3700). The Celeron 3765U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Broadwell)), while the Pentium N3700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3765U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3765U rivals Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | Celeron 3765U | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics (Broadwell) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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