Celeron D 352
VS
Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

Celeron D 352 vs Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

Intel

Celeron D 352

1 Cores1 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2006
VS
Intel

Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

1 Cores2 Thrd68 WWMax: 2.8 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 D 352 is positioned at rank 1062 and the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 is on rank 847, so the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 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 D 352

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
51438%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
48604%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
35290%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
10632%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
8421%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
7367%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
4219%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
4164%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
3792%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
3791%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
3749%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
3648%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
3597%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
3582%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
3550%
#1062
Celeron D 352
MSRP: $69|Avg: $15
100%
#1063
Core i7-970
MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289
100%
#1064
Core i7-880
MSRP: $583|Avg: $40
97%
#1065
Pentium D 820
MSRP: $241|Avg: $20
97%
#1066
Celeron 2.10
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
96%
#1067
Core i7-950
MSRP: $562|Avg: $15
95%
#1068
Sempron 3100+
MSRP: $65|Avg: $15
94%
#1069
Athlon II X4 635
MSRP: $400|Avg: $250
93%
#1070
Core 2 Duo E6750
MSRP: $183|Avg: $15
93%
#1071
Core i7-940
MSRP: $562|Avg: $90
89%
#1072
Celeron 2.40
MSRP: $69|Avg: $13
83%
#1073
Sempron 2800+
MSRP: $65|Avg: $29
81%
#1074
Athlon 64 3100+
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
78%
#1075
Sempron 3600+
MSRP: $105|Avg: $20
76%
#1076
Celeron 2.80
MSRP: $100|Avg: $15
71%
#1077
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
MSRP: $450|Avg: $20
67%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

#834
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1371%
#835
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1351%
#836
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1240%
#837
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1235%
#838
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1223%
#840
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1181%
#841
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1133%
#842
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1131%
#843
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1100%
#847
Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#851
Pentium P6300
MSRP: $80|Avg: $10
98%
#853
E-350
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
98%
#855
Ryzen Embedded R1305G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $50
98%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Celeron D 352 leads in gaming performance. However, the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron D 352Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Cedar Mill (2006) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron D 352Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
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 D 352 and Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

Intel

Celeron D 352

The Celeron D 352 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 86 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 418 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

Mobile Pentium 4 2.80

The Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 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: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 428 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Celeron D 352 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Celeron D 352 versus 2.8 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Celeron D 352. The Celeron D 352 uses the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 uses Northwood (2002−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron D 352 scores 418 against the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80's 428 — a 2.4% lead for the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureCeleron D 352Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 2
Boost Clock
3.2 GHz+14%
2.8 GHz
Base Clock
3.2 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
512 kB
Process
65 nm-50%
130 nm
Architecture
Cedar Mill (2006)
Northwood (2002−2004)
PassMark
418
428+2%
Geekbench 6 Single
180
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron D 352 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.80 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron D 352Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
Socket
LGA775
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
800
Max RAM Capacity
4
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: false (Celeron D 352) / not specified (Mobile Pentium 4 2.80). Primary use case: Celeron D 352 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron D 352 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.

FeatureCeleron D 352Mobile Pentium 4 2.80
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
false
Target Use
Budget