Core 3 N350 vs Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Core 3 N350
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
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. The Core 3 N350 is positioned at rank #666 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 3 N350
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 3 N350 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($220) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 3 N350 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($220) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Core 3 N350 and Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Core 3 N350
The Core 3 N350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 7,249 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,224 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core 3 N350 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core 3 N350 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core 3 N350 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U (base: 0.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core 3 N350 uses the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core 3 N350 scores 7,249 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U's 7,224 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 3 N350. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core 3 N350 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U.
| Feature | Core 3 N350 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4 GHz+3% |
| Base Clock | 0.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz+2200% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+300% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | Intel 7 nm-42% | 12 nm |
| Architecture | Twin Lake (2024−2025) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 7,249 | 7,224 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 3 N350 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 3 N350 | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1264 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
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