Pentium N3530

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium N3530

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Pentium N3530 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,883 Rank: 1974
Rank Name Score Visual
1970 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 3,891
+0.2%
1971 E2-1800 3,891
+0.2%
1972 Celeron 847 3,890
+0.2%
1973 Phenom X4 9600 3,884
+0%
1974 Pentium N3530 3,883
1975 Pentium N3520 3,883
+0%
1976 E-450 3,881
-0.1%
1977 Celeron 887 3,879
-0.1%
1978 Athlon X2 4450e 3,877
-0.2%
1979 Celeron N2940 3,872
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium N3530 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,282 Rank: 1814
Rank Name Score Visual
1810 A4-5000 4,285
+0.1%
1811 Core 2 Duo E7300 4,284
+0%
1812 Celeron E1400 4,283
+0%
1813 Core 2 Duo P8700 4,282
+0%
1814 Pentium N3530 4,282
1815 Pentium N3510 4,282
+0%
1816 A9-9425 4,280
+-0%
1817 Core 2 Duo T9300 4,280
+-0%
1818 Turion II Neo N54L 4,280
+-0%
1819 Celeron 2955U 4,280
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium N3530 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,617 Rank: 1973
Rank Name Score Visual
1969 Turion X2 Ultra Mobile ZM-82 3,630
+0.4%
1970 Intel Core i3-370M 3,620
+0.1%
1971 Pentium N3520 3,619
+0.1%
1972 Intel Pentium J3710 3,618
+0%
1973 Pentium N3530 3,617
1974 Atom x7-Z8700 3,615
-0.1%
1975 Atom D2550 3,613
-0.1%
1976 Celeron N3160 3,609
-0.2%
1977 Phenom X4 9500 3,605
-0.3%
1978 E1-1200 3,600
-0.5%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Pentium N3530 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,494 Rank: 1582
Rank Name Score Visual
1578 Pentium E5800 4,494
+0%
1579 A6-3420M 4,494
+0%
1580 Core i3-4012Y 4,494
+0%
1581 Pentium N3710 4,494
+0%
1582 Pentium N3530 4,494
1583 Athlon II X3 400e 4,494
+0%
1584 Celeron N4000 4,493
+-0%
1585 Celeron 3965Y 4,493
+-0%
1586 Celeron B840 4,493
+-0%
1587 Pentium E6800 4,493
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium N3530 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,482 Rank: 1440
Rank Name Score Visual
1436 A8-5550M 4,482
+0%
1437 FX-7500 4,482
+0%
1438 A8-3520M 4,482
+0%
1439 A8-3500M 4,482
+0%
1440 Pentium N3530 4,482
1441 Pentium N3520 4,482
+0%
1442 A8-5557M 4,482
+0%
1443 A6-3430MX 4,482
+0%
1444 Core i5-8200Y 4,482
+0%
1445 A6-3500 4,481
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium N3530 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,469 Rank: 1610
Rank Name Score Visual
1606 Celeron B810 4,469
+0%
1607 Athlon II X2 260 4,469
+0%
1608 A9-9400 4,469
+0%
1609 A4-9120 4,469
+0%
1610 Pentium N3530 4,469
1611 Celeron 2957U 4,469
+0%
1612 Celeron 1007U 4,469
+0%
1613 Atom Z3770 4,469
+0%
1614 Celeron N2930 4,469
+0%
1615 A4-5000 4,469
+0%

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Pentium N3530 Details

Ranking #1974 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Pentium N3530 sits near the bottom of the competitive landscape, offering modest computing power suited for light workloads. As of March 2026, this processor is considered an older design, having been released several years ago, and is no longer competitive with modern CPUs. Its performance reflects its position as a low-power, entry-level processor aimed at basic computing tasks rather than high-performance applications.

Built on a 22 nm process and designed for low-power systems, the N3530 features a quad-core, quad-thread configuration with base and turbo frequencies of 2.16 GHz and 2.30 GHz, respectively. It operates within a 7.5 W TDP, making it ideal for compact, energy-efficient devices such as netbooks or embedded systems. The processor uses the FCBGA1170 socket and supports DDR3L 1333 memory at a maximum of 8 GB, with a memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s across two channels.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics GPU provides basic multimedia support, operating at a base frequency of 313 MHz and capable of boosting up to 896 MHz. It supports up to two displays and includes standard video output capabilities. While the GPU is sufficient for casual video playback and light graphical tasks, it lacks the power for gaming or demanding graphics workloads.

The N3530 includes a range of modern features such as AVX2, AES-NI, SSE4.1/4.2, and Intel's virtualization technologies (VT-x, VT-d), making it capable of running virtualized environments and secure applications. It also supports ECC memory, though this is not commonly used in consumer systems. Despite these capabilities, the processor’s low benchmark scores—3617 in single-core and 4282 in multicore—place it below many older CPUs in the same tier.

In comparison to its peers, the N3530 trails behind similarly priced and older models like the Intel Celeron 847 and AMD A9-9425, and only narrowly outperforms entry-level processors such as the Celeron N4000 and Atom x7-Z8700. Its single-core performance is particularly weak, ranking lower than many Atom and Celeron processors from the early 2010s, indicating limited suitability for modern software that relies on single-threaded efficiency.

Given its age and performance limitations, the Pentium N3530 is best suited for legacy systems, basic office tasks, or as a replacement in low-demand environments. It is not recommended for users requiring responsiveness, multitasking, or future-proofing. As of 2026, it remains a niche option for minimal computing needs where power efficiency and cost are the primary considerations.
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Intel Pentium N3530

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium N3530
Model Number: N3530
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2160 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1170
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 7.5 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 896 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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