Pentium N3530 vs Core i7-640UM

Pentium N3530

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.58 GHz2014

Core i7-640UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 2.27 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium N3530

4 / 4

1,159

0.0%

1,168

+0.8%

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 N3530 is positioned at rank 1156 and the Core i7-640UM is on rank 1229, so the Pentium N3530 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium N3530

#1144

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4075%

#1145

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4015%

#1146

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3686%

#1147

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3669%

#1148

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3636%

#1150

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3511%

#1151

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3367%

#1152

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3361%

#1153

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3271%

#1156

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

100%

#1158

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

99%

#1159

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1163

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1167

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1168

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

94%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-640UM

#1217

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

7661%

#1218

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

7548%

#1219

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

6930%

#1220

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

6898%

#1221

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

6835%

#1223

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

6601%

#1224

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

6329%

#1225

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

6319%

#1226

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

6149%

#1229

Core i7-640UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1232

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

87%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

73%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

62%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

56%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

54%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

53%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

48%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

44%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium N3530 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-640UM is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium N3530	Core i7-640UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium N3530	Core i7-640UM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium N3530 Benchmark Check

Core i7-640UM Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium N3530 and Core i7-640UM

Pentium N3530

The Pentium N3530 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.16 GHz, with boost up to 2.58 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: 1,159 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-640UM

The Core i7-640UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.27 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800. Passmark benchmark score: 1,168 points. Launch price was $305.

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Processing Power

The Pentium N3530 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-640UM offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3530 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.58 GHz on the Pentium N3530 versus 2.27 GHz on the Core i7-640UM — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Pentium N3530 (base: 2.16 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium N3530 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-640UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3530 scores 1,159 against the Core i7-640UM's 1,168 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-640UM. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Pentium N3530 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-640UM.

Feature	Pentium N3530	Core i7-640UM
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.58 GHz+14%	2.27 GHz
Base Clock	2.16 GHz+80%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	4 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,159	1,168
Geekbench 6 Single	—	226
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	590

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium N3530 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-640UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium N3530	Core i7-640UM
Socket	FCBGA1170	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium N3530) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-640UM). The Core i7-640UM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Pentium N3530 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-640UM targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-640UM rivals Core 2 Duo SU9600.