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Intel Pentium 4 HT 551
775DDR1/DDR2/DDR31C / 2T115WPrescott90nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads2
Base Clock3.40 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 17.0xx
CodenamePrescott
MicroarchitecturePrescott
Process Node90nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size109.0 mm²
Transistors0.13 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateJun 12, 2005
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MMXSSESSE2SSE3HTTNX-Bit
About This Product
The Intel Pentium 4 HT 551 is a single-core, two-thread desktop CPU from the Prescott generation, operating at 3.4 GHz. It was designed for general computing tasks in the mid-2000s. Due to its age and single-core architecture, it offers very limited performance for modern applications, struggling with multitasking and any demanding software. It is significantly outperformed by dual-core and multi-core processors from the same era and beyond.
Pros
- Low cost on the used market
- Suitable for basic legacy systems
- Compatible with Socket 775 motherboards
Cons
- Poor performance for modern tasks
- High power consumption (115W TDP)
- Limited upgrade path
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