Intel Pentium N3540 vs Intel Core i9-12900HX

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Performance
Pentium N3540
1,7975% of 36,991
Core i9-12900HX1,178% better
22,97262% of 36,991

The Core i9-12900HX has 1,178% better performance than the Pentium N3540 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium N3540
No data available
Core i9-12900HX
37.9131% of 121.53

The Core i9-12900HX has 31% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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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 Core i9-12900HX CPU

The Intel Core i9-12900HX is a 16-core (24-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2022 with a suggested retail price of $606. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Alder Lake-HX microarchitecture. The i9-12900HX is compatible with Intel BGA 1964 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-12900HX supports DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i9-12900HX has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1.25 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 30 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-12900HX features 16 total cores which can process 24 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The 16 cores consist of 8 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores. P-Cores are designed for high-performance tasks and E-Cores are intended for efficiency and lighter tasks. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i9-12900HX includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 770. 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 & Value

The Core i9-12900HX has the 46th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 62.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 22,972 score and $606 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 37.91. This is the 87th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoPentium N3540Core i9-12900HX
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Series--Core i9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q2 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)--$606
Production Status--Active
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium N3540
1,7975% of 36,991
Core i9-12900HX1,178% better
22,97262% of 36,991

The Core i9-12900HX has 1,178% better performance than the Pentium N3540 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium N3540 is ranked 632nd with a score of 1,797, and the Core i9-12900HX is ranked 46th with a score of 22,972.

Performance per dollar
Pentium N3540
No data available
Core i9-12900HX
37.9131% of 121.53

The Core i9-12900HX has 72% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i9-12900HX's 37.91 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

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
Core i7-13705H23,213.5+1,192%
Core i9-12950HX23,129+1,187%
Core i9-12900HX22,972+1,178%
Core i7-12800HX22,373+1,145%
Core i9-13900H22,343+1,143%
A8-74101,835+2%
A6-63101,825+2%
Pentium N35401,797
Core i3-3229Y1,795-0%
Pentium N35201,794-0%

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.

Choose Baseline CPU:Pentium N3540 orCore i9-12900HX
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-11850H40.9+8%
Core i7-13700H40.84+8%
Core i7-13620H40.81+8%
Core i9-13950HX40.61+7%
Core i9-12950HX39.2+3%
Core i9-12900HX37.91
Core i9-13980HX37.5-1%
Core i7-1370P37.17-2%
Core i7-10875H36.94-3%
Core i9-13900H36.21-4%

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 N3540Core i9-12900HX
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
1,797
22,972
(+1,178.35%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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14,895
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
156.5
3,566
(+2,178.59%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
42
278
(+561.9%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
560
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
193
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,209
34,268
(+2,734.41%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
712
3,835
(+438.62%)
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 N3540Core i9-12900HX
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size22 nm10 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 N3540Core i9-12900HX
Series--Core i9
Microarchitecture--Alder Lake-HX
CodenameBay TrailAlder Lake-HX
Memory Support--DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Memory Channels--Dual-channel
ECC Memory--Yes

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 N3540Core i9-12900HX
Cores416
Threads424
Performance Cores (P-cores)--8
Efficient Cores (E-cores)--8
Clock Speed2160.0 MHz2.3 GHz
Turbo Clock2660.0 MHz5.0 GHz
P-core Clock--2.3 GHz
P-core Turbo Clock--5.0 GHz
E-core Clock Speed--1700.0 MHz
E-core Turbo Clock--3.6 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--23.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--Yes

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 N3540Core i9-12900HX
L1 Cache224 KB80 KB
L2 Cache2 MB1.25 MB
L3 Cache0 MB30 MB
E-core L1 Cache--96 KB
E-core L2 Cache--2 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 N3540Core i9-12900HX
SocketFCBGA1170Intel BGA 1964
PCI Express--PCIe 5.0 x20
Thermal Design Power (TDP)7.5 W55 W
Power Limit 1 (PL1)--55 W
Power Limit 2 (PL2)--157 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium N3540Core i9-12900HX
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics for Intel Atom Processor Z3700 SeriesUHD Graphics 770
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, ABM, ADX, RdRand, TBT 2.0, TBT 3.0

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