Celeron 440
VS
Mobile Pentium 4 3.06

Celeron 440 vs Mobile Pentium 4 3.06

Intel

Celeron 440

1 Cores1 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2007
VS
Intel

Mobile Pentium 4 3.06

1 Cores2 Thrd70 WWMax: 3.07 GHz2003

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 440 is positioned at rank 1031 and the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 is on rank 673, so the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 440

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
38964%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
36818%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
26733%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
8053%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
6379%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
5581%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
3196%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
3155%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
2872%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
2872%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
2840%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
2763%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
2725%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
2714%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
2689%
#396
Ryzen Embedded R2314
MSRP: $300|Avg: $762
96%
#1031
Celeron 440
MSRP: $59|Avg: $10
100%
#1032
A8-3820
MSRP: $280|Avg: $200
97%
#1033
Core i7-860S
MSRP: $299|Avg: $96
97%
#1035
Core 2 Duo E4700
MSRP: $133|Avg: $10
95%
#1036
PRO A10-8770E
MSRP: $395|Avg: $210
95%
#1037
Athlon 64 X2 5800+
MSRP: $230|Avg: $20
95%
#1038
Phenom II X2 B53
MSRP: $150|Avg: $15
95%
#1039
Core 2 Quad Q9300
MSRP: $266|Avg: $27
95%
#1040
Core 2 Duo E7200
MSRP: $133|Avg: $133
94%
#1041
Athlon II X4 638
MSRP: $300|Avg: $280
94%
#1043
Phenom X3 8750
MSRP: $195|Avg: $20
93%
#1044
Pentium G4400TE
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
91%
#1045
Celeron 2.60
MSRP: $53|Avg: $10
91%
#1046
Core i7-990X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $225
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Mobile Pentium 4 3.06

#661
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
926%
#662
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
913%
#663
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
838%
#664
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
834%
#665
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
827%
#667
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
798%
#668
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
765%
#669
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
764%
#670
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
744%
#673
Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#681
Core i3-N305
MSRP: $309|Avg: $309
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron 440 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCeleron 440Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron 440Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($10)
More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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 440 and Mobile Pentium 4 3.06

Intel

Celeron 440

The Celeron 440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 472 points. Launch price was $40.

Intel

Mobile Pentium 4 3.06

The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 3.07 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 70 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Celeron 440 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Celeron 440 versus 3.07 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 — a 42.2% clock advantage for the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06. The Celeron 440 uses the Conroe-L (2007−2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 uses Northwood (2002−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 440 scores 472 against the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06's 475 — a 0.6% lead for the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureCeleron 440Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 2
Boost Clock
2 GHz
3.07 GHz+53%
Base Clock
2 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
512 kB
Process
65 nm-50%
130 nm
Architecture
Conroe-L (2007−2008)
Northwood (2002−2004)
PassMark
472
475
Geekbench 6 Single
244
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 440 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron 440Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
Socket
LGA775
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-800
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron 440) / not specified (Mobile Pentium 4 3.06). Primary use case: Celeron 440 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 440 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

FeatureCeleron 440Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget