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Overview

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.

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 N3530

#151

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

111%

#152

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

111%

#153

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

110%

#154

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

109%

#155

Ryzen Embedded R1305G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

108%

#156

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

108%

#157

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

108%

#158

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

107%

#159

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

106%

#160

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

#161

Ryzen 7 7840U

MSRP: $400|Avg: N/A

106%

#162

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

106%

#163

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

105%

#164

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

103%

#165

E-300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

101%

#166

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

100%

#167

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

99%

#168

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

99%

#169

Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $360|Avg: N/A

99%

#170

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#171

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#172

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#173

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#174

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

97%

#175

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

97%

#176

Core i7-12700H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

96%

#177

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

94%

#178

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

94%

#179

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

93%

#180

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

92%

#181

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium N3530 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium N3530 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium N3530 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 2.58 GHz from a base frequency of 2.16 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 1,159, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium N3530
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	4C / 4T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	2.58 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.16 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)	100 °C
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,159

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium N3530 fits into the FCBGA1170 socket and supports PCIe 2.0. It supports DDR3L-1333 memory.

Specification	Pentium N3530
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 N3530 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 N3530
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	7.5 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)	100 °C

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $20 (MSRP: $161), the Pentium N3530 delivers 58 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #2972 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium N3530
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$161
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$20
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2972
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2014
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	$69
Release Date	2007-01-01
Architecture Codename	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
Performance Ranking Position	2972

Technical Specifications

11 specs

Cores	4
Threads	4
L1 Cache	224 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB
L3 Cache	2 MB
Max Frequency	2.58 GHz
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	2.16 GHz
Process Technology	22 nm
Max Core Temperature	100 °C
Windows 11 Compatible	-