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Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHz

Explore Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.5/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2.2 GHz and boosts up to 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1129 and a single-thread rating of 662. Its stated TDP is 7.5 W.

CPU Mark1,129
279 samples
Single Thread662
Overall rank#4,563
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.5Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2.2 GHz and boosts up to 2.4 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1129 and a single-thread rating of 662. Its stated TDP is 7.5 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHz is a Laptop released in 2014. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 2.40 GHz turbo, a 8 W reference TDP, a 1,129 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 1,129 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 662 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FCBGA1170. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 8 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 2.40 GHz turbo, a 8 W reference TDP, a 1,129 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHz?

Start with FCBGA1170 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 8 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD E2-3800 APUAMD1,136 points
03Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHzThis CPU1,129 points
04AMD E2-9010AMD1,127 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD E2-9010AMD911 points
04Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHzThis CPU662 points
05AMD E2-3800 APUAMD435 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Pentium N3520 @ 2.16GHzThis CPU150.5 Mark/W
02AMD E2-3800 APUAMD75.7 Mark/W
03AMD E2-9010AMD75.1 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
29,457.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
299.80
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
440.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
5.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
1,633.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
6,951.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
129.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
4,075.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2014
SocketFCBGA1170
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.20 GHz
Max turbo2.40 GHz
TDP8 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 24 KB
L22 x 1024 KB