CPU
GPU
Pentium J3710
Xeon E3120
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 Xeon E3120 is on rank 948, 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 Xeon E3120
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium J3710 | Xeon E3120 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium J3710 | Xeon E3120 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium J3710 and Xeon E3120
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.
Xeon E3120
The Xeon E3120 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.16 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,408 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Pentium J3710 is built on the Airmont (2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium J3710 scores 1,420 against the Xeon E3120's 1,408 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium J3710. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium J3710 vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E3120.
| Feature | Pentium J3710 | Xeon E3120 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.64 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.16 GHz+98% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 6 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Airmont (2016) | — |
| PassMark | 1,420 | 1,408 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium J3710 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3120 uses LGA775 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium J3710 | Xeon E3120 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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