Pentium N3530 vs Pentium Extreme Edition 965

Pentium N3530

4 Cores4 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.58 GHz2014

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

2 Cores4 Thrd130 WWMax: 0.73 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium N3530

4 / 4

1,159

0.0%

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

2 / 4

1,165

+0.5%

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 Pentium Extreme Edition 965 is on rank 1119, so the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 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 Pentium Extreme Edition 965

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

266423%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

251744%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

182786%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

55066%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

43618%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

38157%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

21855%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

21569%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

19639%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

19638%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

19418%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

18894%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

18630%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

18555%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

18386%

#1119

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

100%

#1120

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

100%

#1121

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

99%

#1122

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

96%

#1123

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

94%

#1124

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

88%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

86%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

84%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

82%

#1128

Pentium III 1400

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

78%

#1129

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

78%

#1130

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

78%

#1131

Athlon XP 1800+

MSRP: $252|Avg: $30

76%

#1132

Athlon XP 1900+

MSRP: $269|Avg: $20

75%

#1133

Athlon 64 FX-51

MSRP: $733|Avg: $733

72%

#1134

Athlon 64 FX-55

MSRP: $827|Avg: $50

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium N3530 (2014) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium N3530	Pentium Extreme Edition 965
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Presler (2005−2007) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium Extreme Edition 965 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and **DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium N3530	Pentium Extreme Edition 965
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+397%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

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

Pentium Extreme Edition 965 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium N3530 and Pentium Extreme Edition 965

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.

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

The Pentium Extreme Edition 965 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 March 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Presler (2005−2007) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.733 GHz, with boost up to 0.73 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 1,165 points. Launch price was $999.

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Processing Power

The Pentium N3530 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium N3530 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.58 GHz on the Pentium N3530 versus 0.73 GHz on the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 — a 111.8% clock advantage for the Pentium N3530 (base: 2.16 GHz vs 3.733 GHz). The Pentium N3530 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 uses Presler (2005−2007) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium N3530 scores 1,159 against the Pentium Extreme Edition 965's 1,165 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Extreme Edition 965.

Feature	Pentium N3530	Pentium Extreme Edition 965
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.58 GHz+253%	0.73 GHz
Base Clock	2.16 GHz	3.733 GHz+73%
L3 Cache	2 MB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB (per core)
Process	22 nm-66%	65 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Presler (2005−2007)
PassMark	1,159	1,165

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium N3530 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium N3530	Pentium Extreme Edition 965
Socket	FCBGA1170	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Pentium N3530 launched at $161 MSRP, while the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 debuted at $999. At current prices ($20 vs $100), the Pentium N3530 is $80 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium N3530 delivers 58.0 pts/$ vs 11.7 pts/$ for the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 — making the Pentium N3530 the 133% better value option.