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Pentium N3710
Pentium 3825U
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 Pentium 3825U is on rank 886, so the Pentium 3825U 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 Pentium 3825U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium N3710 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium N3710 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium 3825U
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.
Pentium 3825U
The Pentium 3825U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,396 points. Launch price was $161.
Processing Power
The Pentium N3710 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium 3825U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3710 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.56 GHz on the Pentium N3710 versus 1.9 GHz on the Pentium 3825U — a 29.6% clock advantage for the Pentium N3710 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Pentium N3710 uses the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium 3825U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3710 scores 1,386 against the Pentium 3825U's 1,396 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium 3825U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium N3710 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 3825U.
| Feature | Pentium N3710 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.56 GHz+35% | 1.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.9 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Braswell (2015−2016) | Broadwell-U (2015) |
| PassMark | 1,386 | 1,396 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium N3710 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 3825U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium N3710 | Pentium 3825U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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