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Intel Pentium 4 2.60GHz

Explore Intel Pentium 4 2.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.5/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 4 2.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 223 and a single-thread rating of 463. Its stated TDP is 69 W.

CPU Mark223
73 samples
Single Thread463
Overall rank#5,807
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.5Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 4 2.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 223 and a single-thread rating of 463. Its stated TDP is 69 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium 4 2.60GHz is a Desktop released in 2008. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 2 threads, a 69 W reference TDP, a 223 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 223 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 463 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 69 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 2.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 2 threads, a 69 W reference TDP, a 223 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium 4 2.60GHz 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 2.60GHz?

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 2.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 69 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.

03Intel Atom E680 @ 1.60GHzIntel225 points
04Intel Pentium 4 2.60GHzThis CPU223 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03Intel Pentium 4 2.60GHzThis CPU463 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom E680 @ 1.60GHzIntel50.0 Mark/W
03Intel Pentium 4 2.60GHzThis CPU3.2 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
6,057.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
84.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
72.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
735.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
523.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
39.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
1,036.00
Single ThreadMOps/Sec
463.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2008
SocketPGA478
Cores / threads1 / 2
Base clock2.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP69 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.