Pentium N3530 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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.