Pentium N3700 vs Core 2 Solo SU3300

CPU

GPU

Pentium N3700

4 Cores4 Thrd6 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2015

Core 2 Solo SU3300

1 Cores1 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium N3700

4 / 4

1,248

+0.1%

1,247

0.0%

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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 Core 2 Solo SU3300 is on rank 1211, 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 Core 2 Solo SU3300

#1199

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6164%

#1200

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6074%

#1201

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5576%

#1202

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5550%

#1203

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5500%

#1205

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5311%

#1206

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5092%

#1207

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5084%

#1208

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4947%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

100%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

98%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

96%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

96%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

93%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

93%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

88%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

86%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

85%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

85%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

84%

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 Pentium N3700 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium N3700	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core 2 Solo SU3300 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium N3700	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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

Core 2 Solo SU3300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium N3700 and Core 2 Solo SU3300

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.

Core 2 Solo SU3300

The Core 2 Solo SU3300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 August 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,247 points. Launch price was $262.

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Processing Power

The Pentium N3700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium N3700 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium N3700 versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3300 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Pentium N3700. The Pentium N3700 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3700 scores 1,248 against the Core 2 Solo SU3300's 1,247 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium N3700.

Feature	Pentium N3700	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+300%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+100%	1.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Braswell (2015−2016)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	1,248	1,247

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium N3700 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Solo SU3300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium N3700	Core 2 Solo SU3300
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity	—	4 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0