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Intel Pentium 4 2.53GHz

Explore Intel Pentium 4 2.53GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.4/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 4 2.53GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 162 and a single-thread rating of 442. Its stated TDP is 61.5 W.

CPU Mark162
59 samples
Single Thread442
Overall rank#5,932
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.4Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 4 2.53GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 162 and a single-thread rating of 442. Its stated TDP is 61.5 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium 4 2.53GHz is a Desktop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 1 threads, a 62 W reference TDP, a 162 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 162 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 442 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 62 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 2.53GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 1 threads, a 62 W reference TDP, a 162 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium 4 2.53GHz 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 2.53GHz?

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 2.53GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 62 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 2.53GHzThis CPU162 points
02Intel Pentium 4 2.50GHzIntel160 points
03Intel Pentium 4 2.66GHzIntel157 points
04Intel Pentium 4 2.20GHzIntel157 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Pentium 4 2.53GHzThis CPU442 points
02Intel Pentium 4 2.66GHzIntel431 points
03Intel Pentium 4 2.50GHzIntel385 points
04Intel Pentium 4 2.20GHzIntel379 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02Intel Pentium 4 2.20GHzIntel2.7 Mark/W
03Intel Pentium 4 2.53GHzThis CPU2.6 Mark/W
04Intel Pentium 4 2.50GHzIntel2.6 Mark/W
05Intel Pentium 4 2.66GHzIntel2.4 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
442.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2009
SocketPGA478
Cores / threads1 / 1
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP62 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.