Celeron 220 vs Pentium 4 2.40
Celeron 220
Pentium 4 2.40
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Celeron 220 is positioned at rank 1143 and the Pentium 4 2.40 is on rank 1108, so the Pentium 4 2.40 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 220
Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4 2.40
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 220 | Pentium 4 2.40 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($193) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 220 | Pentium 4 2.40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+352%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($42) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($193) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 220 and Pentium 4 2.40
Celeron 220
The Celeron 220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 320 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium 4 2.40
The Pentium 4 2.40 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 220 and Pentium 4 2.40 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron 220 versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.40 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.40. The Celeron 220 uses the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 4 2.40 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 220 scores 320 against the Pentium 4 2.40's 325 — a 1.6% lead for the Pentium 4 2.40. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Celeron 220 | Pentium 4 2.40 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Conroe (2006−2007) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 320 | 325+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 220 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 4 2.40 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Celeron 220 versus 400 on the Pentium 4 2.40 — the Pentium 4 2.40 supports 198% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 4 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: 945G,G31,G41 (Celeron 220) and Socket 478 (Pentium 4 2.40).
| Feature | Celeron 220 | Pentium 4 2.40 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA479 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | 400+19900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+104857500% | 4 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: No (Celeron 220) vs false (Pentium 4 2.40). Primary use case: Celeron 220 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 220 rivals Athlon 64 3100+.
| Feature | Celeron 220 | Pentium 4 2.40 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | false |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 220 launched at $42 MSRP, while the Pentium 4 2.40 debuted at $193. At current prices ($42 vs $193), the Celeron 220 is $151 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 220 delivers 7.6 pts/$ vs 1.7 pts/$ for the Pentium 4 2.40 — making the Celeron 220 the 127.6% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 220 | Pentium 4 2.40 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42-78% | $193 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $42-78% | $193 |
| Performance per Dollar | 7.6+347% | 1.7 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2004 |
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