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Overview

The Pentium N3710 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2016 (9 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 2.56 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: 1,386 points. Launch price was $161.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3710

#236

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

122%

#237

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

122%

#238

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

121%

#239

Microsoft SQ1

MSRP: $300|Avg: $180

121%

#240

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

121%

#241

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

120%

#242

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

120%

#243

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

119%

#244

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

119%

#245

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

113%

#246

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

112%

#247

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

109%

#248

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

106%

#249

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

105%

#250

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

101%

#251

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

100%

#252

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

99%

#253

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

99%

#254

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

#255

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

98%

#256

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

97%

#257

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

97%

#258

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

96%

#259

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

95%

#260

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

94%

#261

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

93%

#262

Core i3-4100M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $99

92%

#263

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

90%

#264

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

90%

#265

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

88%

#266

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium N3710 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium N3710 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium N3710 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Braswell (2015−2016) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.56 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 1,386, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium N3710
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.56 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	1.6 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Braswell (2015−2016)
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	1,386

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium N3710 fits into the FCBGA1170 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR3 memory.

Specification	Pentium N3710
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Pentium
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1170
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1 (Uniprocessor)

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium N3710 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 6 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium N3710
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	6 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	90 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $50 (MSRP: $161), the Pentium N3710 delivers 28 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2847 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium N3710
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$161
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$50
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$161
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2847
Release DateLaunch date	1 April 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.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	Intel Pentium
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$161
Release Date	1 April 2016 (9 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Braswell (2015−2016)
Performance Ranking Position	2847

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	4
Threads	4
Bus Type	IDI
L2 Cache	2 MB
L3 Cache	0 kB
Max Frequency	2.56 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	1.6 GHz
Process Technology	14 nm
Max Core Temperature	90 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-