CPU
GPU
Phenom II X3 N850
Pentium N3700
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 Phenom II X3 N850 is positioned at rank 539 and the Pentium N3700 is on rank 789, so the Phenom II X3 N850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 N850
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X3 N850 | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X3 N850 | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phenom II X3 N850 and Pentium N3700
Phenom II X3 N850
The Phenom II X3 N850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,253 points. Launch price was $149.
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.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X3 N850 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium N3700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3700 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Phenom II X3 N850 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium N3700 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Pentium N3700. The Phenom II X3 N850 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium N3700 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X3 N850 scores 1,253 against the Pentium N3700's 1,248 — a 0.4% lead for the Phenom II X3 N850.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 N850 | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3 | 4 / 4+33% |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Champlain (2010−2011) | Braswell (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,253 | 1,248 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X3 N850 uses the S1g4 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium N3700 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X3 N850 | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g4 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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