CPU
GPU
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
Core 3 N350
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Core 3 N350
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U | Core 3 N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($220) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) | ✨ Modern (Twin Lake (2024−2025) / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U | Core 3 N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($220) |
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 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U and Core 3 N350
Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 7,224 points. Launch price was $149.
Core 3 N350
The Core 3 N350 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Twin Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 7,249 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core 3 N350 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Core 3 N350 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U versus 3.9 GHz on the Core 3 N350 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U (base: 2.3 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture (12 nm), while the Core 3 N350 uses Twin Lake (2024−2025) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U scores 7,224 against the Core 3 N350's 7,249 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 3 N350. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U vs 6 MB (total) on the Core 3 N350.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U | Core 3 N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 8 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+3% | 3.9 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.3 GHz+2200% | 0.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+300% |
| Process | 12 nm | Intel 7 nm-42% |
| Architecture | Picasso (2019−2022) | Twin Lake (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 7,224 | 7,249 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core 3 N350 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U | Core 3 N350 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP5 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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