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Intel Pentium 4 3.60GHz

Explore Intel Pentium 4 3.60GHz 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Outdated for demanding workloads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 3.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 315 and a single-thread rating of 447. Its stated TDP is 115 W.

CPU Mark315
185 samples
Single Thread447
Overall rank#5,628
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Outdated for demanding workloads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 3.60GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 315 and a single-thread rating of 447. Its stated TDP is 115 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium 4 3.60GHz is a Desktop released in 2008. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 2 threads, a 115 W reference TDP, a 315 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 315 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 447 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 115 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 3.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 2 threads, a 115 W reference TDP, a 315 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium 4 3.60GHz 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 3.60GHz?

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 3.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 115 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.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Pentium 4 3.60GHzThis CPU315 points
02AMD Sempron LE-1100AMD315 points
03AMD Sempron 3300+AMD315 points
04AMD Athlon 3100+AMD315 points
05AMD Athlon 64 3500+AMD314 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon 64 3500+AMD587 points
02AMD Sempron LE-1100AMD509 points
03Intel Pentium 4 3.60GHzThis CPU447 points
04AMD Sempron 3300+AMD394 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Sempron LE-1100AMD7.0 Mark/W
02AMD Athlon 64 3500+AMD7.0 Mark/W
03AMD Sempron 3300+AMD5.1 Mark/W
04Intel Pentium 4 3.60GHzThis 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

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
9,272.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
118.50
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
87.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
919.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
819.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
37.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
1,240.00
Single ThreadMOps/Sec
447.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2008
Socket—
Cores / threads1 / 2
Base clock3.60 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP115 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I1 x 16384 KB
L21 x 32767 KB