Intel Core i3-5015U vs Intel Pentium N3700

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Intel Core i3-5015U or Intel Core i3-5015U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-5015U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-5015U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Pentium N3700 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium N3700, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Core i 5000U Group Intel Pentium J3000/N3700
5 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i3-5015U Name Intel Pentium N3700
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Pentium
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-5015U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5015U is 2.1 GHz
The Intel Pentium N3700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium N3700 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
None None 2.4 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
None None 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-5015U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5015U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5500, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium N3700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium N3700 uses the Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
192 Shaders 128
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2015
14 nm Technology 14 nm
11.2 Direct X 12
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 16
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
8 Generation 8
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.7 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 5500 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
10 W TDP down 4 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
105 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-5015U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium N3700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2015
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Broadwell U Architecture Braswell
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1170
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5015U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
4186
4186
Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
3386
3386

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-5015U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
1996
1996
Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
1010
1010

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5015U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
1337
1337
Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
563
563

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-5015U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
665
665
Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
186
186

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5015U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
214
214
Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
145
145