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Intel Celeron 2.70
478DDR1/DDR21C / 1T73WNorthwood130nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads1
Base Clock2.70 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 27.0xx
CodenameNorthwood
MicroarchitectureNorthwood
Process Node130nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size146.0 mm²
Transistors0.06 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateSep 24, 2003
Instruction Sets
MMXSSESSE2
About This Product
The Intel Celeron 2.70 is a single-core, single-thread desktop CPU from the Northwood generation, released by Intel. With a base clock of 2.7 GHz, it offers very limited performance suitable only for basic tasks like web browsing and document editing. Its integrated graphics are chipset-dependent and offer minimal capabilities, making it unsuitable for modern gaming or demanding applications. This CPU is an end-of-life product and significantly underperforms compared to any modern entry-level processor.
Pros
- Extremely low power consumption (for its era)
- Suitable for basic legacy systems
Cons
- Very poor performance for modern tasks
- No modern software support
- Obsolete integrated graphics
Verdict
“Only for niche legacy systems or extreme budget builds where performance is not a concern.”
