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Intel Pentium N3520 Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Pentium N3520
Brand: Intel
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Last updated: 2023-04-20

The Intel Pentium N3520 is a 4 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q4/2013. The Intel Pentium N3520 is based on the 6. generation of the Intel Pentium series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 1170. The Intel Pentium N3520 scores 237 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 752 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Pentium N3520
Family:	Intel Pentium (150)
CPU group:	Intel Pentium J2000/N3500 (6)
Architecture:	Bay Trail
Technology:	22 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	6
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 4 CPU cores of the Intel Pentium N3520 clock with 2.17 GHz (2.42 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	4 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	4x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	No
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.17 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	2.42 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):	2.42 GHz

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), the Intel Pentium N3520 has an build in graphic solution. It has 4 SM processors, which have a total of 32 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
GPU frequency:	0.31 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	0.85 GHz
Compute units:	4
Shader:	32
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q3/2013

Max. displays:	2
Generation:	7
Direct X:	11.2
Technology:	22 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	2 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	Decode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Pentium N3520 supports up to 8 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s.

DDR3-1333	21.3 GB/s
Max. Memory:	8 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	2.0 x 4
PCIe Bandwidth:	2.0 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Pentium N3520 has a TDP of 7.5 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	7.5 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	4.5 W
Tjunction max.:	100 °C

Technical details

The Intel Pentium N3520 has a 2.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	22 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	BGA 1170
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	2.00 MB
AES-NI:	No
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Release date:	Q4/2013
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Pentium N3520
4C 4T @ 2.17 GHz (2.42 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Pentium N3520 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Atom C2750 8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz	191
	AMD Athlon 5150 4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz	189
	Intel Pentium N3700 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	186
	Intel Pentium N3520 4C 4T @ 2.42 GHz	184
	Intel Pentium J2850 4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz	178
	AMD Sempron 2650 2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz	161
	AMD Sempron 3850 4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz	158

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	AMD Athlon 5150 4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz	583
	Intel Pentium J2900 4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz	576
	Intel Pentium N3700 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	563
	Intel Pentium N3520 4C 4T @ 2.42 GHz	560
	Intel Pentium J2850 4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz	554
	Intel Pentium E5200 2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz	541
	AMD Sempron 3850 4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz	495

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Celeron 440 1C 1T @ 2.00 GHz	244
	AMD A6-6310 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	241
	Intel Pentium J2900 4C 4T @ 2.67 GHz	240
	Intel Pentium N3520 4C 4T @ 2.42 GHz	237
	Intel Atom C2538 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	236
	Intel Pentium N3700 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	229
	Intel Pentium E2140 2C 2T @ 1.60 GHz	226

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Pentium E6600 2C 2T @ 3.06 GHz	761
	AMD Athlon II X2 250 2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz	756
	AMD Athlon 5150 4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz	754
	Intel Pentium N3520 4C 4T @ 2.42 GHz	752
	Intel Core2 Duo E6850 2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz	747
	Intel Core2 Extreme X6800 2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz	746
	AMD A8-6410 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	746

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Pentium J2900 Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.90 GHz	57
	Intel Pentium N3530 Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.90 GHz	57
	Intel Pentium N3540 Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.90 GHz	57
	Intel Pentium N3520 Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.85 GHz	55
	Intel Pentium J2850 Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.85 GHz	55
	Intel Pentium N3510 Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1) @ 0.75 GHz	48
	Intel Core i5-661 Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.90 GHz	43

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD Sempron 3850 4C 4T @ 1.30 GHz	1155
	Intel Core2 Duo E7600 2C 2T @ 3.06 GHz	1154
	AMD Athlon II X2 250 2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz	1145
	Intel Pentium N3520 4C 4T @ 2.42 GHz	1139
	Intel Core2 Duo E6850 2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz	1137
	AMD Athlon II X2 250e 2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz	1137
	Intel Pentium E6500K 2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz	1135

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Pentium N3530 4C 4T @ 2.58 GHz	40
	Intel Pentium N3700 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	40
	Intel Pentium N3510 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	39
	Intel Pentium N3520 4C 4T @ 2.42 GHz	38
	Intel Pentium D1519 4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz	37
	Intel Pentium D1517 4C 8T @ 2.20 GHz	37
	Intel Pentium D 915 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	33

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Athlon II X2 370K 2C 2T @ 4.20 GHz	147
	Intel Pentium N3510 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	145
	Intel Pentium N3700 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	145
	Intel Pentium N3520 4C 4T @ 2.42 GHz	143
	AMD Phenom II X2 B53 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	142
	AMD Athlon II X2 340 2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz	126
	AMD A4-3400 2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz	125

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,886 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,820 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,155 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,457 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,110 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,106 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

Cinebench R11.5 iGPU
383 entries

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