Pentium J2850 vs Core i3-3229Y

Pentium J2850

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2013

Core i3-3229Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium J2850

4 / 4

1,016

+0.2%

1,014

0.0%

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 J2850 is positioned at rank 1057 and the Core i3-3229Y is on rank 437, so the Core i3-3229Y 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 J2850

#1045

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2714%

#1046

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2674%

#1047

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2455%

#1048

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2444%

#1049

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2422%

#1051

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2339%

#1052

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2242%

#1053

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2239%

#1054

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2179%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

100%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

100%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

99%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

97%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-3229Y

#425

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

579%

#426

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

570%

#427

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

523%

#428

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

521%

#429

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

516%

#431

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

499%

#432

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

478%

#433

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

477%

#434

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

464%

#437

Core i3-3229Y

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 Pentium J2850 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-3229Y in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium J2850	Core i3-3229Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($94)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium J2850	Core i3-3229Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($94)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 J2850 Benchmark Check

Core i3-3229Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium J2850 and Core i3-3229Y

Pentium J2850

The Pentium J2850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,016 points. Launch price was $94.

Core i3-3229Y

The Core i3-3229Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 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: 1,014 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

The Pentium J2850 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i3-3229Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium J2850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium J2850 versus 1.4 GHz on the Core i3-3229Y — a 52.6% clock advantage for the Pentium J2850 (base: 2.41 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Pentium J2850 uses the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-3229Y uses Ivy Bridge-Y (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium J2850 scores 1,016 against the Core i3-3229Y's 1,014 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium J2850. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium J2850 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3229Y.

Feature	Pentium J2850	Core i3-3229Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+71%	1.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.41 GHz+72%	1.4 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache	3 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-D (2013)	Ivy Bridge-Y (2013)
PassMark	1,016	1,014
Geekbench 6 Single	—	350
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	657

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium J2850 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-3229Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium J2850	Core i3-3229Y
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
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 (Pentium J2850) / VT-x, EPT (Core i3-3229Y). The Core i3-3229Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Pentium J2850 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-3229Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i3-3229Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050GE.