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Intel Pentium 4 3.73GHz

Explore Intel Pentium 4 3.73GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.8/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 4 3.73GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 385 and a single-thread rating of 572. Its stated TDP is 115 W.

CPU Mark385
4 samples
Single Thread572
Overall rank#5,503
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.8Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium 4 3.73GHz is a Desktop processor with 1 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 385 and a single-thread rating of 572. Its stated TDP is 115 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium 4 3.73GHz is a Desktop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 2 threads, a 115 W reference TDP, a 385 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 385 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 572 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 3.73GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 2 threads, a 115 W reference TDP, a 385 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium 4 3.73GHz 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 3.73GHz?

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 3.73GHz 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.

02Intel Pentium 4 3.73GHzThis CPU385 points
03Intel Pentium 4 3.80GHzIntel384 points
05Intel Atom 330 @ 1.60GHzIntel381 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Pentium 4 3.80GHzIntel695 points
02Intel Pentium 4 3.73GHzThis CPU572 points
04Intel Atom 330 @ 1.60GHzIntel265 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom 330 @ 1.60GHzIntel47.6 Mark/W
04Intel Pentium 4 3.80GHzIntel5.9 Mark/W
05Intel Pentium 4 3.73GHzThis CPU3.3 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
572.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2009
Socket—
Cores / threads1 / 2
Base clock3.70 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP115 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.