AMD Phenom II X4 N970 vs Intel Pentium N3710

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Performance
Phenom II X4 N97011% better
1,9405% of 36,991
Pentium N3710
1,742.55% of 36,991

The Phenom II X4 N970 has 11% better performance than the Pentium N3710 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Phenom II X4 N970
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Pentium N3710
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Summary

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About the AMD Phenom II X4 N970 CPU

The AMD Phenom II X4 N970 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The X4 N970 is compatible with S1 motherboards and is fabricated on a 45 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Phenom II X4 N970 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 512 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Phenom II X4 N970 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2200.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Phenom II X4 N970 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Phenom II X4 N970 has the 618th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.24% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Pentium N3710 CPU

The Intel Pentium N3710 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N3710 is compatible with FCBGA1170 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium N3710 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 224 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 0 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium N3710 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1600.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2560.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium N3710 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Pentium N3710 has the 641st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.71% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoPhenom II X4 N970Pentium N3710
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Market SegmentMobileMobile
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Phenom II X4 N97011% better
1,9405% of 36,991
Pentium N3710
1,742.55% of 36,991

The Phenom II X4 N970 has 11% better performance than the Pentium N3710 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Phenom II X4 N970 is ranked 618th with a score of 1,940, and the Pentium N3710 is ranked 641st with a score of 1,742.5.

Performance per dollar
Phenom II X4 N970
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Pentium N3710
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Phenom II X4 N970 and the Pentium N3710 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Pentium B9701,989+3%
A6-52001,964.5+1%
Phenom II X4 N9701,940
Celeron 63051,935.5-0%
Celeron N34501,925-1%
Pentium N37001,768-9%
Pentium 3556U1,756-9%
Pentium N37101,742.5-10%
Core M-5Y311,738.5-10%
Core i5-4300Y1,738-10%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkPhenom II X4 N970Pentium N3710
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,940
(+11.33%)
1,742.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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145
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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41
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,662
(+20.35%)
1,381
CPU Mark Single-Thread
903
(+31.82%)
685
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecPhenom II X4 N970Pentium N3710
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Process Size45 nm14 nm

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecPhenom II X4 N970Pentium N3710
Cores44
Threads44
Clock Speed2200.0 MHz1600.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--2560.0 MHz

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecPhenom II X4 N970Pentium N3710
L1 Cache512 KB224 KB
L2 Cache2 MB2 MB
L3 Cache--0 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecPhenom II X4 N970Pentium N3710
SocketS1FCBGA1170
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W6 W
TJ Max--90 °C

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.