Pentium N3700 vs A4-9120C

CPU

GPU

Pentium N3700

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2015

A4-9120C

2 Cores2 Thrd6 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium N3700

4 / 4

1,248

0.0%

1,258

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 A4-9120C is on rank 855, so the Pentium N3700 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 N3700

#777

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1175%

#778

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1158%

#779

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1063%

#780

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1058%

#781

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1049%

#783

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1013%

#784

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

971%

#785

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

970%

#786

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

944%

#789

Pentium N3700

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#790

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

98%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

98%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-9120C

#843

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1399%

#844

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1379%

#845

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1266%

#846

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1260%

#847

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1248%

#849

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1206%

#850

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1156%

#851

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1154%

#852

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1123%

#855

A4-9120C

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#856

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

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 A4-9120C (2019) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium N3700	A4-9120C
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium N3700 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium N3700	A4-9120C
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
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 N3700 Benchmark Check

A4-9120C Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium N3700 and A4-9120C

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.

A4-9120C

The A4-9120C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: BGA. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,258 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Pentium N3700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-9120C offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium N3700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium N3700 versus 1.6 GHz on the A4-9120C — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium N3700. The Pentium N3700 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the A4-9120C uses Stoney Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3700 scores 1,248 against the A4-9120C's 1,258 — a 0.8% lead for the A4-9120C.

Feature	Pentium N3700	A4-9120C
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+50%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	14 nm-50%	28 nm
Architecture	Braswell (2015−2016)	Stoney Ridge (2016−2019)
PassMark	1,248	1,258
Geekbench 6 Single	—	418

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium N3700 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A4-9120C uses BGA (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium N3700	A4-9120C
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium N3700) / AMD-V (A4-9120C). The A4-9120C includes integrated graphics (Radeon R4), while the Pentium N3700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A4-9120C targets Chromebook. Direct competitor: A4-9120C rivals Celeron N3350.