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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£130
  • Avg. price in US: ~$160
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1382
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.56 GHz

Intel Pentium N3710 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.8

Performance

18.0%

6.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.6

Platform

1.0%

6.0

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    9.0

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Pentium N3710 is a quad-core mobile processor from the Braswell architecture (14nm) featuring 4 cores and 4 threads with a base clock speed of 1.60 GHz and a burst frequency of up to 2.56 GHz. It includes 2 MB of L2 cache and integrated Intel HD Graphics 405 with 16 execution units, supporting up to 8 GB of DDR3L-1600 memory. Its main advantages are high energy efficiency with a very low 6W Thermal Design Power (TDP), which allows for fanless, silent laptop designs and extended battery life for basic tasks like web browsing and office work. However, the processor suffers from low single-core performance, struggles with modern demanding software or multitasking, and is generally unsuitable for gaming or heavy content creation.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Pentium N3710

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

5.2
Intel Pentium N3710 has a technical score of 5.18 points, which is lower than that of 50.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Pentium N3710 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

6.6
Intel Pentium N3710 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.6 points, which is higher than 57.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Pentium N3710 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1170
Intel Pentium N3710 uses the FCBGA1170 CPU socket, which is older than that of 94.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Pentium N3710 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
Intel Pentium N3710 has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Pentium N3710 offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel Pentium N3710 offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

2.56 GHz
Intel Pentium N3710 reaches a boost clock of 2.56 GHz which is lower than that of 97.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 1.6 GHz
Intel Pentium N3710 has a base clock of 4x1.6 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Pentium N3710 uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Pentium N3710 is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

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L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
Intel Pentium N3710 has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

224 KB
Intel Pentium N3710 has an L1 cache of 224 KB which is smaller than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 1% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

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Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,600 MHz
Intel Pentium N3710 supports memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 11.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

1,600 MHz
Intel Pentium N3710 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 96.6% of processors and equal to 2.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

8 GB
Intel Pentium N3710 supports up to 8 GB of memory, which is less than 98.2% of processors and equal to 1.7% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Pentium N3710 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Intel HD Graphics 405
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 405
Intel Pentium N3710 uses the Intel HD Graphics 405 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 82.5% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

16
Intel Pentium N3710 has 16 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 56.5% of processors and equal to 6.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

400 MHz
Intel Pentium N3710 has an integrated GPU clock of 400 MHz which is higher than that of 73.3% of processors and equal to that of 8% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

VP8 (HW decode)
Intel Pentium N3710 supports VP8 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 80% of processors and equal to 0.6% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

6 W
Intel Pentium N3710 has a TDP of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

6 W
Intel Pentium N3710 has a base power of 6 W which is lower than that of 96.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

6 W
Intel Pentium N3710 has a boost power of 6 W which is lower than that of 98.5% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Pentium N3710 does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Pentium N3710 vs the average processor

  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 90.6% lower boost power
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.6 W vs 64 W
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.90 °C vs 100 °C
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.6 W vs 45 W
  • 86.7% lower base power
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 90.6% lower boost power
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 10 °C lower CPU temperature
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 86.7% lower TDP
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower TDP than the average processor (6 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Pentium N3710 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Pentium N3710 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,170 vs FP2).
  • 4 year/s older release date
    Intel Pentium N3710 has an older release date than the average processor (2,016 vs 2,020).
    January 2016
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Pentium N3710 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 72.5% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (684 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 40.5% lower boost clock
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 86.9% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,382 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium N3710 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Pentium N3710 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium N3710 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Pentium N3710 has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 41.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (224 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Pentium N3710 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older PCIe version
    Intel Pentium N3710 supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 87.5% less memory capacity
    Intel Pentium N3710 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Pentium N3710 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Pentium N3710 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (VP8 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Pentium N3710 uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 405 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 10 °C lower TJ Max
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (90 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Pentium N3710 does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 72.5% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (684 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (684 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.684 vs 2,483
  • 40.5% lower boost clock
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.56 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 86.9% lower PassMark score
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,382 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Pentium N3710 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,382 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,382 vs 10,532.5
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Pentium N3710 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Pentium N3710 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Pentium N3710 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Pentium N3710 does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 12 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Pentium N3710 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    Intel Pentium N3710 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (4 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.4 vs 16
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Pentium N3710 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Pentium N3710 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Pentium N3710 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Pentium N3710 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Pentium N3710?

  • Energy efficient with a very low 6W TDP, allowing for passive cooling and longer battery life in laptops
  • Adequate for basic daily tasks like web browsing, office applications, and reading PDFs
  • Features four physical cores, which helps with light multitasking compared to dual-core processors in the same class
  • Good value for money for budget-conscious users seeking a functional basic machine
  • Supports 4K/H.265 video acceleration for smooth media playback

What customers dislike about Intel Pentium N3710?

  • Extremely low performance that struggles with demanding software or heavy multitasking
  • Unsuitable for modern gaming; only capable of running low-end or older titles at minimal graphics settings
  • Dated architecture (Airmont/Braswell) that is no longer competitive with newer budget processors
  • Performance is heavily dependent on the device's cooling solution and can throttle significantly
  • Integrated HD Graphics 405 is very slow and lacks power for professional image or video editing

Expert reviews

O
openbenchmarking.org
Q3 2016
Intel Pentium N3710 Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The Intel Pentium N3710 is a 14nm, quad-core "Airmont" processor (1.6–2.56 GHz) designed for entry-level, fanless, and power-efficient devices with a 6W TDP. While offering 4K/H.265 support and better-than-average battery life, it is limited to basic tasks like web browsing and office applications. Its main limitations are poor 3D gaming performance and susceptibility to performance...Read more

C
cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
Intel Pentium N3710 @ 1.60GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Pentium N3710 is a 14nm Braswell-based quad-core mobile processor released in 2016 for entry-level devices, featuring a 1.60 GHz base speed and 6W TDP. It is well-suited for basic daily tasks, including web browsing and 4K video playback due to its integrated HD Graphics 405. However, the processor is limited by low single-core performance, lacks Hyper-Threading, and is...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
12/03/2018
HP 14 (N3710, HD405) Laptop Review

The HP 14-bp001ng is an entry-level 14-inch laptop featuring a robust, well-constructed plastic chassis and a fanless design that keeps the system cool and quiet. While it offers good connectivity, including a USB 3.1 Type-C port, a significant drawback is the poor Wi-Fi performance, which suffered from major signal loss in testing. Powered by an Intel Pentium N3710, the device is...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Pentium N3710 (1T) Would you like to see a performance comparison between the N3710 and its predecessor, the N3700?

The CPU-Z benchmark for the Intel Core i9-14900KS, as shown in the data at highlights this 14th Gen "Special Edition" processor as a high-performance, 24-core flagship designed for extreme, out-of-the-box speeds. The processor boasts a record 6.2 GHz stock boost frequency, delivering top-tier single-threaded performance with scores reaching roughly 961–983 points, ideal for gaming...Read more

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diskidee.be
17/06/2021
Review of the WD My Cloud Pro PR2100 (Pentium N3710)

The Synology DiskStation DS1621+ is a compact, six-bay NAS targeting prosumers and SMBs, driven by an AMD Ryzen V1500B processor that offers significant performance gains over predecessors. It features a sturdy metal design capable of handling heavy workloads like virtualization and Docker, complemented by two M.2 NVMe SSD slots for caching and ECC RAM, expandable up to 32GB. Key...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
01/04/2016
Intel Pentium N3710 - Specifications and benchmark tests

The Intel Pentium N3710 is a 14nm Braswell-based quad-core processor designed for budget, fanless, and ultra-thin laptops, operating between 1.60 GHz and 2.56 GHz with a very low 6W TDP. It is ideally suited for basic tasks, such as web browsing and office applications, featuring Intel HD Graphics 405 that support 4K video, though it is not intended for gaming or demanding...Read more

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