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Overview

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.

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.

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 N3520

#55

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

109%

#56

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

109%

#57

Athlon 64 TF-20

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

109%

#58

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

108%

#59

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

106%

#60

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

106%

#61

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

106%

#62

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

105%

#63

Celeron Dual-Core T3000

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

105%

#64

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

105%

#65

Athlon II Neo K345

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

104%

#66

Athlon II P320

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

103%

#67

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

101%

#68

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#69

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#70

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#71

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#72

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

97%

#73

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

95%

#74

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

95%

#75

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#76

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

94%

#77

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

94%

#78

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

93%

#79

Ryzen 5 230

MSRP: $200|Avg: $190

93%

#80

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

92%

#81

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

92%

#82

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

92%

#83

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

91%

#84

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

89%

#85

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium N3520 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium N3520 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium N3520 is a 4-core / 4-thread processor based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture, manufactured on a 22 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 2.42 GHz from a base frequency of 2.17 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 2 MB of L3 cache, plus 2 MB of L2 cache and 224 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,144, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium N3520
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.42 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.17 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	22 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	2 MB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	2 MB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	224 kB
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,144

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium N3520 fits into the FCBGA1170 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR3L-1333 memory.

Specification	Pentium N3520
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SeriesProduct family	Intel Pentium
SocketMotherboard socket required	FCBGA1170
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3L-1333
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium N3520 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 7.5 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium N3520
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	7.5 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	105 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $100), the Pentium N3520 delivers 114 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2984 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium N3520
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$100
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$10
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$161
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2984
Release DateLaunch date	1 December 2013 (12 years ago)
Release Year	2013
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

4 categories

General Information

7 specs

Type	Laptop
Series	Intel Pentium
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$161
Release Date	1 December 2013 (12 years ago)
Architecture Codename	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Performance Ranking Position	2984

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	4
Threads	4
L1 Cache	224 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB
L3 Cache	2 MB
Max Frequency	2.42 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	2.17 GHz
Process Technology	22 nm
Max Core Temperature	105 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-