Core i3-4025U vs Core i7-3689Y

Core i3-4025U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2014

Core i7-3689Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4025U

2 / 4

1,949

0.0%

1,967

+0.9%

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 i3-4025U is positioned at rank 462 and the Core i7-3689Y is on rank 206, so the Core i7-3689Y 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 i3-4025U

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

98%

#450

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

602%

#451

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

593%

#452

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

545%

#453

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

542%

#454

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

537%

#456

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

519%

#457

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

497%

#458

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

497%

#459

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

483%

#462

Core i3-4025U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3689Y

#194

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

373%

#195

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

367%

#196

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

337%

#197

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

336%

#198

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

333%

#200

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

321%

#201

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

308%

#202

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

308%

#203

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

299%

#206

Core i7-3689Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3689Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-4025U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-4025U	Core i7-3689Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-4025U	Core i7-3689Y
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.

Core i3-4025U Benchmark Check

Core i7-3689Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4025U and Core i7-3689Y

Core i3-4025U

The Core i3-4025U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,949 points. Launch price was $275.

Core i7-3689Y

The Core i7-3689Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,967 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-4025U and Core i7-3689Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4025U versus 2.6 GHz on the Core i7-3689Y — a 31.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-3689Y (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i3-4025U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-3689Y uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4025U scores 1,949 against the Core i7-3689Y's 1,967 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-3689Y. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-4025U vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3689Y.

Feature	Core i3-4025U	Core i7-3689Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	2.6 GHz+37%
Base Clock	1.9 GHz+27%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,949	1,967
Geekbench 6 Single	—	507
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,100

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4025U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3689Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4025U	Core i7-3689Y
Socket	FCBGA1168	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-4025U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3689Y). The Core i7-3689Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Core i3-4025U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3689Y targets Ultra-Low Power Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3689Y rivals AMD A10-4655M.