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Intel Pentium 4 2.93GHz

Explore Intel Pentium 4 2.93GHz 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Outdated for demanding workloads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 2.93GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 2.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 150 and a single-thread rating of 269.

CPU Mark150
28 samples
Single Thread269
Overall rank#5,955
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Outdated for demanding workloads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 2.93GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 2.9 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 150 and a single-thread rating of 269.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium 4 2.93GHz is a Desktop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 1 threads, a 150 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 150 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 269 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

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Pentium 4 2.93GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 1 threads, a 150 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium 4 2.93GHz 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 2.93GHz?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Pentium 4 2.93GHz use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

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.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Pentium 4 3.83GHzIntel154 points
02AMD Athlon 64 2000+AMD154 points
03Intel Pentium 4 2.26GHzIntel151 points
04Intel Pentium 4 2.93GHzThis CPU150 points
05VIA C7-D 1800MHzUnknown150 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Pentium 4 2.26GHzIntel409 points
02Intel Pentium 4 2.93GHzThis CPU269 points
03Intel Pentium 4 3.83GHzIntel237 points
04AMD Athlon 64 2000+AMD173 points
05VIA C7-D 1800MHzUnknown147 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Athlon 64 2000+AMD19.3 Mark/W
02VIA C7-D 1800MHzUnknown7.5 Mark/W
03Intel Pentium 4 2.26GHzIntel2.6 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
269.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2009
Socket—
Cores / threads1 / 1
Base clock2.90 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1D1 x 16 KB
L21 x 1024 KB