CPU
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Pentium J3710
Celeron 1020E
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 J3710 is positioned at rank 618 and the Celeron 1020E is on rank 951, 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 J3710
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1020E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium J3710 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium J3710 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 J3710 and Celeron 1020E
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.
Celeron 1020E
The Celeron 1020E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,406 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium J3710 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron 1020E offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium J3710 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.64 GHz on the Pentium J3710 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron 1020E — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Pentium J3710 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Pentium J3710 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron 1020E uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium J3710 scores 1,420 against the Celeron 1020E's 1,406 — a 1% lead for the Pentium J3710. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium J3710 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1020E.
| Feature | Pentium J3710 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.64 GHz+20% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz+38% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,420 | 1,406 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium J3710 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron 1020E uses G2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium J3710 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | G2 |
| 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: not specified (Pentium J3710) / VT-x (Celeron 1020E). The Celeron 1020E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium J3710 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 1020E targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 1020E rivals Pentium 2020M.
| Feature | Pentium J3710 | Celeron 1020E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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