CPU
GPU
Pentium N3700
A4-5300B
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 N3700 is positioned at rank 789 and the A4-5300B is on rank 781, so the A4-5300B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3700
Performance Per Dollar A4-5300B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium N3700 | A4-5300B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium N3700 | A4-5300B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 N3700 and A4-5300B
Pentium N3700
The Pentium N3700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2015 (10 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 2.4 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: 1,248 points. Launch price was $161.
A4-5300B
The A4-5300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,246 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Pentium N3700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-5300B offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium N3700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium N3700 versus 3.6 GHz on the A4-5300B — a 40% clock advantage for the A4-5300B (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Pentium N3700 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-5300B uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3700 scores 1,248 against the A4-5300B's 1,246 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium N3700. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium N3700 | A4-5300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz+112% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,248 | 1,246 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 428 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium N3700 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-5300B uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium N3700 | A4-5300B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium N3700) / AMD-V (A4-5300B). The A4-5300B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7480D), while the Pentium N3700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-5300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4-5300B rivals Pentium G2020.
| Feature | Pentium N3700 | A4-5300B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7480D |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Business Desktop |
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