Pentium G6951 vs Pentium N3710

Pentium G6951

2 Cores2 Thrd73 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2010

Pentium N3710

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.56 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G6951

2 / 2

1,383

0.0%

1,386

+0.2%

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 Pentium G6951 is positioned at rank 892 and the Pentium N3710 is on rank 1115, so the Pentium G6951 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 Pentium G6951

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

20059%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

18954%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

13762%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4146%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3284%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2873%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1645%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1624%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1479%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1479%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1462%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1423%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1403%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1397%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1384%

#299

Core i9-7980XE

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $300

95%

#892

Pentium G6951

MSRP: $89|Avg: $50

100%

#893

Core i3-2125

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

100%

#895

Celeron G1820

MSRP: $110|Avg: $15

99%

#896

Celeron E1600

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

99%

#897

Athlon II X2 270u

MSRP: $68|Avg: $10

99%

#898

Core i5-4570TE

MSRP: $202|Avg: $40

98%

#899

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

96%

#902

Core i3-6100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $50

95%

#903

Core i3-4330TE

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

94%

#904

Pentium E5700

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

94%

#906

Athlon II X3 420e

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

94%

#907

Celeron E1500

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

93%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium N3710 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G6951	Pentium N3710
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G6951 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G6951	Pentium N3710
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)
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.

Pentium G6951 Benchmark Check

Pentium N3710 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G6951 and Pentium N3710

Pentium G6951

The Pentium G6951 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,383 points. Launch price was $94.

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.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G6951 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N3710 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3710 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G6951 versus 2.56 GHz on the Pentium N3710 — a 9% clock advantage for the Pentium G6951 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium G6951 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium N3710 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G6951 scores 1,383 against the Pentium N3710's 1,386 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium N3710. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G6951 vs 0 kB on the Pentium N3710.

Feature	Pentium G6951	Pentium N3710
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+9%	2.56 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+75%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Braswell (2015−2016)
PassMark	1,383	1,386

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G6951 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium N3710 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G6951	Pentium N3710
Socket	LGA1156	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Pentium G6951 launched at $89 MSRP, while the Pentium N3710 debuted at $161. At current prices ($50 vs $50), the Pentium N3710 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G6951 delivers 27.7 pts/$ vs 27.7 pts/$ for the Pentium N3710 — making the Pentium N3710 the 0.2% better value option.