CPU
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Pentium N3520
Pentium G640T
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 Pentium G640T is on rank 848, so the Pentium G640T 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 Pentium G640T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium N3520 | Pentium G640T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium N3520 | Pentium G640T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+593%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($69) |
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 Pentium G640T
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.
Pentium G640T
The Pentium G640T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. 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: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,139 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium N3520 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium G640T 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 Pentium G640T — 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 Pentium G640T uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3520 scores 1,144 against the Pentium G640T's 1,139 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium N3520. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium N3520 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G640T.
| Feature | Pentium N3520 | Pentium G640T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 MB (total)+50% |
| 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 | 1,139 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium N3520 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G640T uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium N3520 | Pentium G640T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1170 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium N3520 launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium G640T debuted at $64. At current prices ($10 vs $69), the Pentium N3520 is $59 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium N3520 delivers 114.4 pts/$ vs 16.5 pts/$ for the Pentium G640T — making the Pentium N3520 the 149.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium N3520 | Pentium G640T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $64-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-86% | $69 |
| Performance per Dollar | 114.4+593% | 16.5 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2012 |
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