Intel Pentium N3700 vs Intel Core i3-4005U

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Intel Pentium N3700 or Intel Pentium N3700 – 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 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.
The Intel Core i3-4005U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4005U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core i3
Intel Pentium J3000/N3700 Group Intel Core i 4000U
7 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Pentium N3700 Name Intel Core i3-4005U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core i3-4005U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4005U is 1.7 GHz
4 Threads 4
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-4005U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4005U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
8 Generation 7.5
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 160
14 nm Technology 22 nm
16 Execution units 20
Intel HD Graphics 405 (16EU) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0.7 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
12 Direct X 11.1
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 JPEG Decode
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
8.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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 15 W watts.
90 °C Tjunction max --
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
4 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium N3700 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 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-4005U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 22 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Braswell Architecture Haswell U
2.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
BGA 1170 Socket BGA 1168
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price --
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
3410
3410
Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
3386
3386

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1620
1620
Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
1010
1010

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1105
1105
Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
563
563

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
522
522
Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
186
186

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4005U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
171
171
Intel Pentium N3700
4C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
145
145