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Intel
Intel Pentium 4 2.4
478DDR1/DDR21C / 1T92WNorthwood130nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads1
Base Clock2.40 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 24.0xx
CodenameNorthwood
MicroarchitectureNorthwood
Process Node130nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size146.0 mm²
Transistors0.06 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateMay 6, 2002
Instruction Sets
MMXSSESSE2
About This Product
The Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz (Northwood) is a single-core desktop CPU from 2002. It offers basic computing performance suitable for very light tasks like web browsing or document editing. Compared to modern CPUs, its performance is extremely limited and it is not suitable for gaming or demanding applications.
Pros
- Low power consumption for its era
- Suitable for basic legacy systems
- Widely available for vintage builds
Cons
- Very low single-core performance
- No multi-threading support
- Outdated architecture
Verdict
“Only for vintage PC enthusiasts or extremely basic, non-demanding legacy systems.”
