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Intel Pentium 4 3.46GHz

Explore Intel Pentium 4 3.46GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.6/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 4 3.46GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 295 and a single-thread rating of 512. Its stated TDP is 110.7 W.

CPU Mark295
3 samples
Single Thread512
Overall rank#5,661
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.6Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 4 3.46GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 295 and a single-thread rating of 512. Its stated TDP is 110.7 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium 4 3.46GHz is a Desktop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 2 threads, a 111 W reference TDP, a 295 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 295 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 512 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

The 111 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 3.46GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 2 threads, a 111 W reference TDP, a 295 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium 4 3.46GHz 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 3.46GHz?

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 3.46GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 111 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.

01AMD Sempron 3100+AMD298 points
02AMD Athlon 3200+AMD298 points
03Intel Pentium 4 3.46GHzThis CPU295 points
04AMD Athlon 64 2800+AMD295 points
05AMD Sempron 3400+AMD292 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Pentium 4 3.46GHzThis CPU512 points
02AMD Sempron 3100+AMD383 points
03AMD Athlon 64 2800+AMD375 points
04AMD Sempron 3400+AMD346 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Sempron 3100+AMD4.8 Mark/W
02AMD Athlon 3200+AMD4.8 Mark/W
03AMD Sempron 3400+AMD4.7 Mark/W
04AMD Athlon 64 2800+AMD3.3 Mark/W
05Intel Pentium 4 3.46GHzThis CPU2.7 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
512.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2009
Socket—
Cores / threads1 / 2
Base clock3.50 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP111 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.