
Celeron N4000C vs Pentium J3710

Celeron N4000C

Pentium J3710
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 N4000C is positioned at rank 721 and the Pentium J3710 is on rank 618, so the Pentium J3710 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N4000C
Performance Per Dollar Pentium J3710
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron N4000C | Pentium J3710 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron N4000C | Pentium J3710 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N4000C and Pentium J3710

Celeron N4000C
The Celeron N4000C is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4/LPDDR4 up to 2400 MT/s. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium J3710
The Pentium J3710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.64 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,420 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Celeron N4000C packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium J3710 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium J3710 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Celeron N4000C versus 2.64 GHz on the Pentium J3710 — a 1.5% clock advantage for the Pentium J3710 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium J3710 is built on the Airmont (2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron N4000C scores 1,430 against the Pentium J3710's 1,420 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron N4000C. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Celeron N4000C vs 0 kB on the Pentium J3710.
| Feature | Celeron N4000C | Pentium J3710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.64 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 1.1 GHz | 1.6 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Airmont (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,430 | 1,420 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron N4000C uses the FCBGA1090 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium J3710 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron N4000C | Pentium J3710 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1090 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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