CPU
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Pentium N3710
Core 2 Duo E6550
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 N3710 is positioned at rank 1115 and the Core 2 Duo E6550 is on rank 1022, so the Core 2 Duo E6550 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3710
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E6550
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium N3710 | Core 2 Duo E6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium N3710 | Core 2 Duo E6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+152%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($20) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium N3710 and Core 2 Duo E6550
Pentium N3710
The Pentium N3710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2016 (9 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 2.56 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: 1,386 points. Launch price was $161.
Core 2 Duo E6550
The Core 2 Duo E6550 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,395 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
The Pentium N3710 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core 2 Duo E6550 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium N3710 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.56 GHz on the Pentium N3710 versus 2.33 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E6550 — a 9.4% clock advantage for the Pentium N3710 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.33 GHz). The Pentium N3710 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core 2 Duo E6550 uses Conroe (2006−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3710 scores 1,386 against the Core 2 Duo E6550's 1,395 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 2 Duo E6550. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium N3710 | Core 2 Duo E6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.56 GHz+10% | 2.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.33 GHz+46% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-78% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Conroe (2006−2007) |
| PassMark | 1,386 | 1,395 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium N3710 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 2 Duo E6550 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium N3710 | Core 2 Duo E6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium N3710) / true (Core 2 Duo E6550). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo E6550 rivals Athlon 64 X2 6000+.
| Feature | Pentium N3710 | Core 2 Duo E6550 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium N3710 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Core 2 Duo E6550 debuted at $163. At current prices ($50 vs $20), the Core 2 Duo E6550 is $30 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium N3710 delivers 27.7 pts/$ vs 69.8 pts/$ for the Core 2 Duo E6550 — making the Core 2 Duo E6550 the 86.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium N3710 | Core 2 Duo E6550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $161-1% | $163 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $20-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 27.7 | 69.8+152% |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2007 |
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