Pentium 4 3.00GHz

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium 4 3.00GHz

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Pentium 4 3.00GHz based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

3,858 Rank: 1987
Rank Name Score Visual
1983 Turion X2 Ultra Mobile ZM-82 3,870
+0.3%
1984 Atom x7-Z8750 3,867
+0.2%
1985 Celeron N3150 3,865
+0.2%
1986 Celeron N2930 3,863
+0.1%
1987 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 3,858
1988 Intel Atom x7-E3950 3,857
+-0%
1989 Atom Z3740 3,856
-0.1%
1990 Pentium N3510 3,852
-0.2%
1991 Core 2 Duo T9550 3,851
-0.2%
1992 Intel Atom x5-Z8500 3,850
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium 4 3.00GHz based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

3,734 Rank: 2060
Rank Name Score Visual
2051 Core 2 Duo E4500 4,062
+8.8%
2052 Intel Core i7-640UM 4,050
+8.5%
2053 Intel Core i7-820QM 4,035
+8.1%
2054 Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 4,029
+7.9%
2055 Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 4,017
+7.6%
2056 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,015
+7.5%
2057 Core 2 Duo E7400 4,011
+7.4%
2058 Celeron 857 3,978
+6.5%
2059 Core 2 Duo L9600 3,952
+5.8%
2060 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 3,734

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium 4 3.00GHz based on single-threaded benchmark results.

3,940 Rank: 1809
Rank Name Score Visual
1805 A4-4300M 3,943
+0.1%
1806 Celeron B815 3,942
+0.1%
1807 A10-5745M 3,942
+0.1%
1808 Athlon II P320 3,942
+0.1%
1809 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 3,940
1810 Athlon II X3 400e 3,940
+0%
1811 Core 2 Duo T5870 3,939
+-0%
1812 Athlon II X2 235e 3,939
+-0%
1813 Athlon II P340 3,938
-0.1%
1814 E2-9000 3,938
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Pentium 4 3.00GHz based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,456 Rank: 1758
Rank Name Score Visual
1754 C-50 4,457
+0%
1755 Atom N550 4,457
+0%
1756 Celeron 430 4,457
+0%
1757 Sempron 3200+ 4,457
+0%
1758 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 4,456
1759 Pentium SU2700 4,456
+0%
1760 Athlon 64 3200+ 4,455
+-0%
1761 Sempron 2500+ 4,454
+-0%
1762 Atom D2500 4,453
-0.1%
1763 Atom N450 4,452
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium 4 3.00GHz based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,425 Rank: 1749
Rank Name Score Visual
1745 Athlon 64 4000+ 4,426
+0%
1746 E-300 4,426
+0%
1747 Atom N550 4,426
+0%
1748 Athlon 64 3500+ 4,425
+0%
1749 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 4,425
1750 Atom D2500 4,425
+0%
1751 C-70 4,425
+0%
1752 Athlon 64 3200+ 4,424
+-0%
1753 Sempron LE-1250 4,424
+-0%
1754 C-60 4,423
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium 4 3.00GHz based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,438 Rank: 1746
Rank Name Score Visual
1742 E1-2100 4,439
+0%
1743 A4-1250 4,439
+0%
1744 Atom N550 4,439
+0%
1745 V120 4,438
+0%
1746 Pentium 4 3.00GHz 4,438
1747 Athlon 64 3500+ 4,437
+-0%
1748 E1-1200 4,437
+-0%
1749 E1-1500 4,437
+-0%
1750 Sempron LE-1300 4,437
+-0%
1751 E-300 4,436
+-0%

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Pentium 4 3.00GHz Details

Released in an era when dual-core processors were still considered high-performance, the Pentium 4 3.00GHz stands as a relic of early 2000s desktop computing. Though it was once a flagship offering from Intel, the processor now ranks at the bottom of performance benchmarks, reflecting both its age and the rapid evolution of CPU technology. As of March 2026, this 65 nm, 32-bit processor is no longer competitive in modern computing environments, yet it remains a notable example of Intel’s transition toward higher clock speeds during the early 2000s. Designed for mainstream desktops, the Pentium 4 3.00GHz features a 2.0 GHz base frequency and a turbo frequency of 1.86 GHz, with a modest 31 W TDP and a PBGA479/PPGA478 socket.

It supports DDR3L 1066 memory at a maximum of 8 GB, with dual-channel memory architecture and a memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. The processor includes integrated Intel HD Graphics with a base frequency of 313 MHz and a burst frequency of 756 MHz, capable of driving up to two displays. It supports a range of advanced features, including SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES encryption, x86-64, Hyper-Threading, and Intel’s vPro and TXT technologies. Despite its extensive feature set, the Pentium 4 3.00GHz struggles in modern benchmarking.

It scores 3,734 in multicore performance, ranking #2060 of 2060, with a single-core score of 3,940 (#1809 of 2060) and an overall score of 3,858 (#1987 of 2060). These results place it behind even low-end modern processors like the Intel Atom and AMD E-Series. In comparison, it trails behind the Celeron 857, Core 2 Duo E7400, and Core 2 Duo T9500, all of which deliver higher performance despite using similar or older architectures. Its poor multicore ranking highlights its inability to scale efficiently across multiple threads, a limitation exacerbated by its outdated 32-bit design and lack of modern cache hierarchy.

The processor's most competitive strength lies in its single-core performance, where it narrowly outperforms some low-power devices like the Athlon II X2 235e and Core 2 Duo T5870. However, even this is overshadowed by contemporary low-power CPUs such as the A10-5745M and Celeron B815. In conclusion, the Pentium 4 3.00GHz serves as a historical artifact rather than a practical choice for modern computing. Its design reflects the technological priorities of its time—high clock speeds and integrated graphics—but it lacks the efficiency, multi-threading capability, and memory support required for today’s workloads.

It may still be suitable for basic tasks or embedded systems where legacy compatibility is essential, but for any performance-oriented application, it is far surpassed by even budget processors released within the last decade.
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Intel Pentium 4 3.00GHz

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium 4 3.00GHz
Model Number: T2400
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 1830 MHz
Socket: PBGA479, PPGA478
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 31 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x4/2x2/1x2 + 2x1/4x1

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 756 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 65 nm
Word Size: 32-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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