Intel Pentium N3530 vs Intel Pentium 3556U

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Performance
Pentium N35307% better
1,8755% of 36,991
Pentium 3556U
1,7565% of 36,991

The Pentium N3530 has 7% better performance than the Pentium 3556U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium N3530
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Pentium 3556U
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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium N3530 CPU

The Intel Pentium N3530 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N3530 is compatible with FCBGA1170 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium N3530 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 224 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 0 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium N3530 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2160.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2580.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium N3530 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 Series. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Pentium N3530 has the 627th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.07% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Pentium 3556U CPU

The Intel Pentium 3556U is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2013. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The 3556U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium 3556U supports DDR3 memory. In terms of cache, the Pentium 3556U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium 3556U features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1700.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium 3556U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Pentium 3556U has the 640th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.75% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoPentium N3530Pentium 3556U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Pentium
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q3 2013
Production Status--Active
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium N35307% better
1,8755% of 36,991
Pentium 3556U
1,7565% of 36,991

The Pentium N3530 has 7% better performance than the Pentium 3556U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium N3530 is ranked 627th with a score of 1,875, and the Pentium 3556U is ranked 640th with a score of 1,756.

Performance per dollar
Pentium N3530
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Pentium 3556U
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium N3530 and the Pentium 3556U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Pentium N3530 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Celeron 1037U1,880+0%
Celeron J40051,877+0%
Pentium N35301,875
A8-64101,867-0%
A6-73101,849-1%
Celeron 1000M1,779-5%
Pentium N37001,768-6%
Pentium 3556U1,756-6%
Pentium N37101,742.5-7%
Core M-5Y311,738.5-7%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkPentium N3530Pentium 3556U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,875
(+6.78%)
1,756
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
130.5
(+3.98%)
125.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
39
65.5
(+67.95%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
549
(+11.36%)
493
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
189
302
(+59.79%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,201
(+13.52%)
1,058
CPU Mark Single-Thread
704
951
(+35.09%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecPentium N3530Pentium 3556U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size22 nm22 nm
Transistors--1,400 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecPentium N3530Pentium 3556U
Series--Pentium
Microarchitecture--Haswell
CodenameBay TrailHaswell
Memory Support--DDR3
ECC Memory--No

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecPentium N3530Pentium 3556U
Cores42
Threads42
Clock Speed2160.0 MHz1700.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2580.0 MHz--
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--17.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--No

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecPentium N3530Pentium 3556U
L1 Cache224 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB256 KB
L3 Cache0 MB2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecPentium N3530Pentium 3556U
SocketFCBGA1170Intel BGA 1168
Thermal Design Power (TDP)7.5 W15 W
Tcase Max--105 °C
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecPentium N3530Pentium 3556U
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 SeriesIntel HD
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.