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Intel Pentium 4 HT 531
775DDR1/DDR2/DDR31C / 2T84WPrescott90nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads2
Base Clock3.00 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 15.0xx
CodenamePrescott
MicroarchitecturePrescott
Process Node90nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size109.0 mm²
Transistors0.13 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateJun 12, 2005
Instruction Sets
MMXSSESSE2SSE3HTTNX-Bit
About This Product
The Intel Pentium 4 HT 531 is a single-core, dual-thread desktop processor from the Prescott generation. Operating at 3 GHz, it offers basic performance suitable for light office tasks and web browsing. Its age and architecture limit its utility for modern applications, gaming, or multitasking compared to contemporary budget CPUs.
Pros
- Hyper-Threading for basic multitasking
- Low cost on the used market
- Suitable for legacy systems
Cons
- Poor performance in modern applications
- High power consumption for its performance
- Limited upgrade path
Verdict
“Only for reviving very old systems or extremely light, non-demanding tasks.”
