Intel Pentium N3700 vs Intel Core i3-3217U
Comparative analysis of Intel Pentium N3700 and Intel Core i3-3217U processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium N3700
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 9 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- Around 33% higher clock speed: 2.40 GHz vs 1.8 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2.8x lower typical power consumption: 6 Watt vs 17 Watt
- Around 2% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 1255 vs 1228
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 2.632 vs 1.153
- Around 20% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 1.706 vs 1.427
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 1 April 2015 vs 3 June 2012 |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 2.40 GHz vs 1.8 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
| L2 cache | 2 MB vs 512 KB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 6 Watt vs 17 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 1255 vs 1228 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.632 vs 1.153 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 1.706 vs 1.427 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-3217U
- Around 17% higher maximum core temperature: 105 °C vs 90°C
- 4x more maximum memory size: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- Around 44% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 910 vs 633
- Around 55% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 329 vs 212
- Around 9% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 746 vs 686
- Around 81% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 21.093 vs 11.663
- Around 20% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.152 vs 0.127
- Around 7% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 0.546 vs 0.51
- Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 2739 vs 2070
- Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 2739 vs 2070
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum core temperature | 105 °C vs 90°C |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB vs 8 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 910 vs 633 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 329 vs 212 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 746 vs 686 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 21.093 vs 11.663 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.152 vs 0.127 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.546 vs 0.51 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2739 vs 2070 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2739 vs 2070 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Pentium N3700
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-3217U
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| Name | Intel Pentium N3700 | Intel Core i3-3217U |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 633 | 910 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 1255 | 1228 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 212 | 329 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 686 | 746 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 2.632 | 1.153 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 11.663 | 21.093 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.127 | 0.152 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 0.51 | 0.546 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 1.706 | 1.427 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 569 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1298 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2070 | 2739 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 569 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1298 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2070 | 2739 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Pentium N3700 | Intel Core i3-3217U | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Braswell | Ivy Bridge |
| Launch date | 1 April 2015 | 3 June 2012 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $161 | $225 |
| Place in performance rating | 2714 | 2732 |
| Price now | $444.78 | $229.99 |
| Processor Number | N3700 | i3-3217U |
| Series | Intel® Pentium® Processor N Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Discontinued | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 1.22 | 2.95 |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 1.60 GHz | 1.80 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 512 KB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 90°C | 105 °C |
| Maximum frequency | 2.40 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 4 | 4 |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI | |
| Die size | 118 mm | |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | |
| L3 cache | 3072 KB | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory size | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
Graphics |
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| Execution Units | 16 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 400 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 700 MHz | 1.05 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 8 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel HD Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
| Device ID | 0x166 | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
| CRT | ||
| SDVO | ||
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | Yes | |
| OpenGL | Yes | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 25mm x 27mm | 31mm x 24mm |
| Scenario Design Power (SDP) | 4 W | |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1170 | FCBGA1023 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 6 Watt | 17 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Integrated LAN | ||
| Max number of PCIe lanes | 4 | 16 |
| Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports | 2 | |
| Number of USB ports | 5 | |
| PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x4/2x2/1x2 + 2x1/4x1 | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4 |
| Total number of SATA ports | 2 | |
| UART | ||
| USB revision | 2.0/3.0 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| 4G WiMAX Wireless | ||
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) | ||
| HD Audio | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Rapid Storage technology (RST) | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Smart Connect | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® AVX | |
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
Virtualization |
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| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Itanium (VT-i) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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