Intel Pentium N3700 vs Intel Core i7-5550U

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Performance
Pentium N3700
1,7685% of 36,991
Core i7-5550U96% better
3,4709% of 36,991

The Core i7-5550U has 96% better performance than the Pentium N3700 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium N3700
No data available
Core i7-5550U
8.157% of 121.53

The Core i7-5550U has 7% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium N3700 CPU

The Intel Pentium N3700 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N3700 is compatible with FCBGA1170 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics for Intel Celeron Processor N3000 Series integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium N3700 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 448 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 N3700 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 2400.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium N3700 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics for Intel Celeron Processor N3000 Series. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Pentium N3700 has the 639th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.78% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i7-5550U CPU

The Intel Core i7-5550U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $426. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i7-5550U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 6000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5550U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5550U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-5550U features 2 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 2000.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-5550U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 6000. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-5550U has the 488th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.38% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,470 score and $426 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 8.15. This is the 206th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoPentium N3700Core i7-5550U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$426
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium N3700
1,7685% of 36,991
Core i7-5550U96% better
3,4709% of 36,991

The Core i7-5550U has 96% better performance than the Pentium N3700 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium N3700 is ranked 639th with a score of 1,768, and the Core i7-5550U is ranked 488th with a score of 3,470.

Performance per dollar
Pentium N3700
No data available
Core i7-5550U
8.157% of 121.53

The Core i7-5550U has 15% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-5550U's 8.15 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Pentium N3700 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-5250U3,586.5+103%
Core i5-5350U3,479+97%
Core i7-5550U3,470+96%
Core i5-5300U3,439+95%
Core i5-5200U3,365.5+90%
Pentium 2127U1,782+1%
Celeron 1000M1,779+1%
Pentium N37001,768
Pentium 3556U1,756-1%
Pentium N37101,742.5-1%

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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Pentium N3700 orCore i7-5550U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core m3-6Y309.62+18%
Core m5-6Y579.54+17%
Core m5-6Y549+10%
Core i7-5650U8.92+10%
Core i7-840QM8.25+1%
Core i7-5550U8.15
Core i7-2960XM7.39-9%
Core i7-820QM7.33-10%
Core i7-2920XM7.22-11%
Core m7-6Y756.82-16%

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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BenchmarkPentium N3700Core i7-5550U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,768
3,470
(+96.27%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
141
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
37
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Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
511
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
179
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,243
2,864
(+130.41%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
633
1,703
(+169.04%)
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.

SpecPentium N3700Core i7-5550U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size14 nm14 nm
Transistors--1,900 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecPentium N3700Core i7-5550U
Series--Core i7
Microarchitecture--Broadwell-U
CodenameBraswellBroadwell-U
Memory Support--DDR3
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--No

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.

SpecPentium N3700Core i7-5550U
Cores42
Threads44
Clock Speed1600.0 MHz2000.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2400.0 MHz3.0 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--20.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

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.

SpecPentium N3700Core i7-5550U
L1 Cache448 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB256 KB
L3 Cache0 MB4 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.

SpecPentium N3700Core i7-5550U
SocketFCBGA1170Intel BGA 1168
PCI Express--PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)6 W15 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max90 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecPentium N3700Core i7-5550U
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics for Intel Celeron Processor N3000 SeriesIntel HD 6000
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-d, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT, Boost 2.0

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