Core i3-3217UE vs Pentium N3710

CPU

GPU

Core i3-3217UE

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2012

Pentium N3710

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.56 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3217UE

2 / 4

1,362

0.0%

1,386

+1.8%

Celeron B820

Celeron P4505

Pentium 2127U

Pentium Dual Core T4300

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 Core i3-3217UE is positioned at rank 1187 and the Pentium N3710 is on rank 1115, so the Pentium N3710 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 Core i3-3217UE

#1175

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4850%

#1176

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4779%

#1177

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4387%

#1178

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4367%

#1179

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4327%

#1181

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4179%

#1182

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4007%

#1183

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4000%

#1184

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3893%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

100%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

100%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

99%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

97%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

93%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

93%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

93%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

90%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

88%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

87%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

87%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3710

#1103

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3408%

#1104

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3358%

#1105

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3082%

#1106

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3069%

#1107

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3040%

#1109

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2936%

#1110

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2815%

#1111

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2811%

#1112

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2735%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

100%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

99%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

95%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

95%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium N3710 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-3217UE in both compute-intensive tasks (1.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-3217UE	Pentium N3710
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i3-3217UE holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $35 (vs $50), it costs 30% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 40% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Pentium N3710.

Insight	Core i3-3217UE	Pentium N3710
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+40%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($35)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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.

Core i3-3217UE Benchmark Check

Pentium N3710 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3217UE and Pentium N3710

Core i3-3217UE

The Core i3-3217UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,362 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium N3710

The Pentium N3710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2016 (9 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 2.56 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: 1,386 points. Launch price was $161.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i3-3217UE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium N3710 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3710 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Core i3-3217UE versus 2.56 GHz on the Pentium N3710 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Pentium N3710. The Core i3-3217UE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium N3710 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3217UE scores 1,362 against the Pentium N3710's 1,386 — a 1.7% lead for the Pentium N3710. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3217UE vs 0 kB on the Pentium N3710.

Feature	Core i3-3217UE	Pentium N3710
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.56 GHz+60%
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,362	1,386+2%
Geekbench 6 Single	353	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	790	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3217UE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium N3710 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-3217UE	Pentium N3710
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: Yes (Core i3-3217UE) / not specified (Pentium N3710). The Core i3-3217UE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium N3710 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3217UE targets Embedded.

Feature	Core i3-3217UE	Pentium N3710
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4000	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	Yes	—
Target Use	Embedded	—

💰

Value Analysis

The Core i3-3217UE launched at $225 MSRP, while the Pentium N3710 debuted at $161. At current prices ($35 vs $50), the Core i3-3217UE is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-3217UE delivers 38.9 pts/$ vs 27.7 pts/$ for the Pentium N3710 — making the Core i3-3217UE the 33.6% better value option.