Intel Pentium N3540 vs Intel Celeron N4020

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Performance
Pentium N35409% better
1,7975% of 36,991
Celeron N4020
1,6504% of 36,991

The Pentium N3540 has 9% better performance than the Celeron N4020 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium N3540
No data available
Celeron N4020
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Summary

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About the Intel Pentium N3540 CPU

The Intel Pentium N3540 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N3540 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 N3540 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 N3540 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 2660.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium N3540 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 N3540 has the 632nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.86% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Celeron N4020 CPU

The Intel Celeron N4020 is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N4020 is compatible with Socket 1090 FCBGA motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel UHD Graphics 600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Celeron N4020 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 1,792 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron N4020 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 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2800.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron N4020 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel UHD Graphics 600. 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 Celeron N4020 has the 651st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.46% 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 N3540Celeron N4020
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Market SegmentMobileMobile
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium N35409% better
1,7975% of 36,991
Celeron N4020
1,6504% of 36,991

The Pentium N3540 has 9% better performance than the Celeron N4020 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium N3540 is ranked 632nd with a score of 1,797, and the Celeron N4020 is ranked 651st with a score of 1,650.

Performance per dollar
Pentium N3540
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Celeron N4020
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Pentium N3540 and the Celeron N4020 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 N3540 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
A8-74101,835+2%
A6-63101,825+2%
Pentium N35401,797
Core i3-3229Y1,795-0%
Pentium N35201,794-0%
Celeron N29301,679-7%
A8-4555M1,654-8%
Celeron N40201,650-8%
A4-50001,635-9%
Celeron N29401,635-9%

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
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

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 N3540Celeron N4020
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,797
(+8.91%)
1,650
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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476
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
156.5
(+23.13%)
127.1
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
42
73.8
(+75.71%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
560
(+2.94%)
544
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
193
343
(+77.72%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,209
1,555
(+28.62%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
712
1,151
(+61.66%)
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 N3540Celeron N4020
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Process Size22 nm14 nm

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 N3540Celeron N4020
CodenameBay TrailGemini Lake

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 N3540Celeron N4020
Cores42
Threads42
Clock Speed2160.0 MHz1100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2660.0 MHz2800.0 MHz

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 N3540Celeron N4020
L1 Cache224 KB1,792 KB
L2 Cache2 MB4 MB
L3 Cache0 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 N3540Celeron N4020
SocketFCBGA1170Socket 1090 FCBGA
Thermal Design Power (TDP)7.5 W6 W
TJ Max100 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium N3540Celeron N4020
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 SeriesIntel UHD Graphics 600

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