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Pentium 3825U
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 Pentium 3825U is positioned at rank 886 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 Pentium 3825U
Performance Per Dollar Pentium J3710
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium 3825U | Pentium J3710 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium 3825U | 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 Pentium 3825U and Pentium J3710
Pentium 3825U
The Pentium 3825U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $161.
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 Pentium 3825U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium J3710 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium J3710 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3825U versus 2.64 GHz on the Pentium J3710 — a 32.6% clock advantage for the Pentium J3710 (base: 1.9 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium 3825U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium J3710 uses Airmont (2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 3825U scores 1,396 against the Pentium J3710's 1,420 — a 1.7% lead for the Pentium J3710. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3825U vs 0 kB on the Pentium J3710.
| Feature | Pentium 3825U | Pentium J3710 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.64 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | 1.9 GHz+19% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | Airmont (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,396 | 1,420+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium 3825U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium J3710 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium 3825U | Pentium J3710 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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