Pentium SU2700 vs Core i3-4012Y
Pentium SU2700
Core i3-4012Y
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 SU2700 is positioned at rank 1022 and the Core i3-4012Y is on rank 526, so the Core i3-4012Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium SU2700
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4012Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium SU2700 | Core i3-4012Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium SU2700 | Core i3-4012Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium SU2700 and Core i3-4012Y
Pentium SU2700
The Pentium SU2700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,268 points. Launch price was $69.
Core i3-4012Y
The Core i3-4012Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,278 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium SU2700 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i3-4012Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-4012Y has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU2700 versus 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-4012Y — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-4012Y (base: 1.3 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Pentium SU2700 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-4012Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium SU2700 scores 1,268 against the Core i3-4012Y's 1,278 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i3-4012Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium SU2700 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4012Y.
| Feature | Pentium SU2700 | Core i3-4012Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.5 GHz+15% |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.5 GHz+15% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,268 | 1,278 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 485 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 988 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium SU2700 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-4012Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium SU2700 | Core i3-4012Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA956 | FCBGA1168 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3L-1600 / LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium SU2700) / VT-x / EPT (Core i3-4012Y). The Core i3-4012Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Pentium SU2700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4012Y targets Low Power.
| Feature | Pentium SU2700 | Core i3-4012Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 4200 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x / EPT |
| Target Use | — | Low Power |
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