Pentium N3540

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium N3540

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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 N3540 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,025 Rank: 1864
Rank Name Score Visual
1860 Celeron B820 4,030
+0.1%
1861 Athlon II M300 4,030
+0.1%
1862 Sempron 140 4,030
+0.1%
1863 Phenom X4 9600B 4,026
+0%
1864 Pentium N3540 4,025
1865 V140 4,024
+-0%
1866 Athlon II X4 600e 4,022
-0.1%
1867 Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 4,022
-0.1%
1868 E1-6010 4,022
-0.1%
1869 Pentium T4500 4,021
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium N3540 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,318 Rank: 1699
Rank Name Score Visual
1695 Core i5-2450M 4,318
+0%
1696 Core i3 550 4,318
+0%
1697 A9-9430 4,318
+0%
1698 Pentium 2127U 4,318
+0%
1699 Pentium N3540 4,318
1700 Celeron 2980U 4,318
+0%
1701 Core i3-370M 4,318
+0%
1702 Xeon 5160 4,318
+0%
1703 Celeron 4205U 4,318
+0%
1704 Celeron J4025 4,318
+0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium N3540 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,830 Rank: 1868
Rank Name Score Visual
1864 Celeron B820 3,836
+0.2%
1865 Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 3,834
+0.1%
1866 Pentium 997 3,833
+0.1%
1867 Intel Pentium P6100 3,831
+0%
1868 Pentium N3540 3,830
1869 Core 2 Duo T7200 3,830
+0%
1870 Celeron J3355 3,827
-0.1%
1871 Celeron 430 3,821
-0.2%
1872 Athlon 64 X2 4000+ 3,821
-0.2%
1873 Atom C3958 3,819
-0.3%

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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 N3540 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,496 Rank: 1567
Rank Name Score Visual
1563 Pentium 2127U 4,496
+0%
1564 A6-9220 4,496
+0%
1565 Celeron 1000M 4,496
+0%
1566 Celeron 1037U 4,496
+0%
1567 Pentium N3540 4,496
1568 Celeron G1820TE 4,496
+0%
1569 Phenom II X2 B55 4,496
+0%
1570 Core i5-2537M 4,495
+-0%
1571 A4-4000 4,495
+-0%
1572 Pentium 2117U 4,495
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium N3540 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,487 Rank: 1415
Rank Name Score Visual
1411 Core m5-6Y57 4,487
+0%
1412 Core i7-2677M 4,487
+0%
1413 A10-4600M 4,487
+0%
1414 A8-7410 4,487
+0%
1415 Pentium N3540 4,487
1416 Core m5-6Y54 4,486
+-0%
1417 Celeron G3930T 4,486
+-0%
1418 Pentium N3710 4,486
+-0%
1419 Pentium G3450T 4,486
+-0%
1420 Core i3-530 4,486
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium N3540 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,471 Rank: 1590
Rank Name Score Visual
1586 Pentium N3520 4,472
+0%
1587 A4-4020 4,472
+0%
1588 Atom x7-Z8750 4,471
+0%
1589 A6-9220 4,471
+0%
1590 Pentium N3540 4,471
1591 A4-6210 4,471
+0%
1592 Celeron 1017U 4,471
+0%
1593 Atom x5-Z8550 4,471
+0%
1594 Celeron N3160 4,471
+0%
1595 Celeron 2955U 4,471
+0%

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Pentium N3540 Details

Ranking #1864 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Pentium N3540 sits toward the lower end of the desktop and mobile CPU spectrum as of March 2026. Despite its age—released well over four years ago—the processor remains relevant in low-power, entry-level computing environments where efficiency and basic functionality are prioritized over raw power. Designed by Intel, the N3540 is built on a 22 nm process and features a quad-core, quad-thread configuration, which is modest by today’s standards but adequate for light multitasking and office workloads. Its base clock speed of 2.16 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz offer a modest performance uplift under load, though it is constrained by a low 7.5 W TDP, making it ideal for fanless or passively cooled systems.

The N3540 operates on the FCBGA1170 socket and supports DDR3L 1333 memory across two channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.32 GB/s. With a maximum memory capacity of 8 GB and no ECC support, the processor is suited for systems with limited memory needs. It includes Intel's HD Graphics with a base frequency of 313 MHz and a burst frequency of up to 896 MHz, capable of driving two displays, which is sufficient for basic multimedia and light graphics tasks. However, it lacks support for modern features such as AVX-512 or advanced virtualization extensions beyond those already listed.

In benchmark testing, the N3540 achieves a single-core score of 3830, placing it #1868 of 2060, and a multicore score of 4318, ranking #1695 of 2060. The overall score of 4025 reflects a balanced but underwhelming performance across compute-intensive workloads. It is outperformed by several contemporary and even older processors in both single- and multi-threaded tasks, such as the Celeron B820 and Athlon II X2 280, which share similar or higher scores despite being older or lower-tier CPUs. This indicates that the N3540’s performance is not competitive in today’s benchmark landscape, where even low-end mobile processors often surpass it.

Despite its shortcomings, the N3540 supports a range of Intel technologies, including AES-NI for encryption, AVX2 for vector processing, and Hyper-Threading, which allows each core to handle two threads. It also includes virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for basic virtualization tasks in lightweight environments. However, its lack of modern enhancements such as DDR4 support or higher memory bandwidth limits its utility in more demanding applications.

In conclusion, the Intel Pentium N3540 is best suited for low-power, embedded, or budget-oriented systems where energy efficiency and cost are more critical than performance. As of March 2026, it is no longer competitive with modern processors, even in entry-level markets, and is primarily found in older netbooks, mini PCs, or industrial devices where its low power draw and integrated graphics are sufficient for basic computing needs.
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Intel Pentium N3540

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium N3540
Model Number: N3540
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: 21.32 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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