CPU
GPU
Pentium N3520
Celeron G530
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium N3520 is positioned at rank 1046 and the Celeron G530 is on rank 635, so the Celeron G530 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3520
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G530
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium N3520 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium N3520 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+0%) |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium N3520 and Celeron G530
Pentium N3520
The Pentium N3520 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.17 GHz, with boost up to 2.42 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,144 points. Launch price was $161.
Celeron G530
The Celeron G530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,148 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
The Pentium N3520 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron G530 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium N3520 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.42 GHz on the Pentium N3520 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G530 — a 0.8% clock advantage for the Pentium N3520 (base: 2.17 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Pentium N3520 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Celeron G530 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3520 scores 1,144 against the Celeron G530's 1,148 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron G530. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium N3520 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron G530.
| Feature | Pentium N3520 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.42 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.17 GHz | 2.4 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,144 | 1,148 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 379 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 663 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium N3520 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G530 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium N3520 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium N3520) / VT-x (Celeron G530). The Celeron G530 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium N3520 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G530 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G530 rivals Pentium G630.
| Feature | Pentium N3520 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium N3520 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Celeron G530 debuted at $42. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Celeron G530 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium N3520 delivers 114.4 pts/$ vs 114.8 pts/$ for the Celeron G530 — making the Celeron G530 the 0.3% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium N3520 | Celeron G530 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $42-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.4 | 114.8 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2011 |
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