CPU
GPU
Pentium N3700
Turion II Neo K625
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 Turion II Neo K625 is on rank 542, so the Turion II Neo K625 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 Turion II Neo K625
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium N3700 | Turion II Neo K625 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Geneva (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium N3700 | Turion II Neo K625 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Turion II Neo K625
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.
Turion II Neo K625
The Turion II Neo K625 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Geneva (2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,241 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium N3700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Turion II Neo K625 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium N3700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Pentium N3700 versus 1.5 GHz on the Turion II Neo K625 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Pentium N3700. The Pentium N3700 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Turion II Neo K625 uses Geneva (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3700 scores 1,248 against the Turion II Neo K625's 1,241 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium N3700.
| Feature | Pentium N3700 | Turion II Neo K625 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+60% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Geneva (2010) |
| PassMark | 1,248 | 1,241 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium N3700 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Turion II Neo K625 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium N3700 | Turion II Neo K625 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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