Z-60 vs Pentium N3700
Z-60
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 Z-60 is positioned at rank 787 and the Pentium N3700 is on rank 789, so the Z-60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Z-60
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3700
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Z-60 | 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 (Hondo (2012) / 40 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Braswell (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Z-60 | 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 Z-60 and Pentium N3700
Z-60
The Z-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Hondo (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,249 points. Launch price was $69.
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 Z-60 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium N3700 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1 GHz on the Z-60 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium N3700 — a 82.4% clock advantage for the Pentium N3700. The Z-60 uses the Hondo (2012) architecture (40 nm), while the Pentium N3700 uses Braswell (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Z-60 scores 1,249 against the Pentium N3700's 1,248 — a 0.1% lead for the Z-60. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Z-60 | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1 GHz | 2.4 GHz+140% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 40 nm | 14 nm-65% |
| Architecture | Hondo (2012) | Braswell (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,249 | 1,248 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 658 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Z-60 uses the FT1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium N3700 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Z-60 | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT1 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1066 | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Z-60) / not specified (Pentium N3700). The Z-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6250), while the Pentium N3700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Z-60 targets Tablet. Direct competitor: Z-60 rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | Z-60 | Pentium N3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6250 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Tablet | — |
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