To Intel Pentium N3540 overclock you need to unlock the CPU. But you can increase the performance of your Processor by setting to maximum turbo frequency using ThrottleStop.
What is Overclocking?
Overclocking is the process of speeding up or increasing the clock speed than official efficiency provided by Manufacturer. In other words, overclocking is the method of configuring the hardware components to obtain extra utility and performance than the default. We have to take many precautions while overclocking your Intel Pentium N3540.
Remember: Overclocking can result in damage
Overclocking is method triggering main processor or graphics controller, but systems such as RAM are also involved in this process which leads to an increase in power consumption and fan noise. Due to overclocking many manufacturers gives the extra functionality of safety to deal with operating conditions outside the control of manufacturers. The disadvantage of overclocking your Intel processor is overheating and more power usage. Ultimately, heating will result in decreasing the life span of your CPU.
Why you Intel Pentium N3540 Overclock is not possible?
A CPU Locking is done to lock the clock multiplier permanently or till the clock limit is not removed.
So it is a restriction on overclocking or to protect the CPU from further damages.
These locked models are denoted with ‘K’ in Intel and ‘Black’ for the AMD
Lastly, If you want to overclock your Intel Pentium N3540then you have to unlock if possible. Since Turbo boost is not available you cannot increase the performance of this processor.
