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Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz

Explore Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
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Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 84 and a single-thread rating of 225. Its stated TDP is 38 W.

CPU Mark84
12 samples
Single Thread225
Overall rank#6,043
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.2Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 1.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 84 and a single-thread rating of 225. Its stated TDP is 38 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz is a Desktop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 1 threads, a 38 W reference TDP, a 84 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 84 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 225 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 PGA478. 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 38 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 4 1.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 1 threads, a 38 W reference TDP, a 84 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHz 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 4 1.60GHz?

Start with PGA478 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 4 1.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 38 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.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Pentium 4 1.70GHzIntel86 points
02Intel Pentium 4 1.50GHzIntel86 points
03Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHzThis CPU84 points
04Intel Pentium 4 1400MHzIntel83 points
05Intel Pentium 4 1500MHzIntel81 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Pentium 4 1.70GHzIntel254 points
02Intel Pentium 4 1.50GHzIntel228 points
03Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHzThis CPU225 points
04Intel Pentium 4 1500MHzIntel223 points
05Intel Pentium 4 1400MHzIntel180 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Pentium 4 1.60GHzThis CPU2.2 Mark/W
02Intel Pentium 4 1400MHzIntel1.5 Mark/W
03Intel Pentium 4 1.50GHzIntel1.5 Mark/W
04Intel Pentium 4 1500MHzIntel1.4 Mark/W
05Intel Pentium 4 1.70GHzIntel1.3 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

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
225.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2009
SocketPGA478
Cores / threads1 / 1
Base clock1.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP38 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.