Pentium J3710
Intel
PassMark
1,420
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Pentium J3710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.64 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,420 points. Launch price was $161.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Pentium J3710 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
Dead by Daylight
Grand Theft Auto V
Hearts of Iron IV
Hogwarts Legacy
Honkai: Star Rail
League of Legends
Left 4 Dead 2
Monster Hunter Wilds
Naraka: Bladepoint
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Pentium J3710 specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Pentium J3710 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Airmont (2016) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.64 GHz from a base frequency of 1.6 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 2 MB of L2 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,420, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.
| Specification | Pentium J3710 |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 4C / 4T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 2.64 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Airmont (2016) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 0 kB |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 2 MB |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax) | 90 °C |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | No |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 1,420 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium J3710 fits into the FCBGA1170 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3L-1600 memory.
| Specification | Pentium J3710 |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | desktop |
| SeriesProduct family | Intel Pentium |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 3.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR3L-1600 |
| Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
Power & Cooling
The Pentium J3710 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 6.5 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Pentium J3710 |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 6.5 Watt |
| Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax) | 90 °C |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #2836 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Pentium J3710 |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $161 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #2836 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 10 January 2016 (9 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2016 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | Intel |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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General Information
7 specs
General Information
7 specs
| Type | desktop |
| Series | Intel Pentium |
| Designer | Intel |
| Launch Price | $161 |
| Release Date | 10 January 2016 (9 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Airmont (2016) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 2836 |
Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
11 specs
| Cores | 4 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Bus Type | IDI |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB |
| Max Frequency | 2.64 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| Process Technology | 14 nm |
| Max Core Temperature | 90 °C |
| Windows 11 Compatible | - |
Compatibility
4 specs
Compatibility
4 specs
| Socket | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 6.5 Watt |
| Max Processors In Config | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
Memory
3 specs
Memory
3 specs
| RAM Types | DDR3L-1600 |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 8 GB |
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