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Overview

The Pentium 1403 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 5 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,851 points. Launch price was $69.

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium 1403 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium 1403 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 1403 is a 2-core / 2-thread processor, manufactured on a 32 nm process node. It carries 5 MB of L3 cache. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 1,851, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium 1403
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	2C / 2T
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency	2.6 GHz
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	32 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	5 MB
Bus SpeedData bus frequency	0 GT/s
64-bit Support	Yes
Windows 11 Compatible	No
Core Voltage Range	0.6V-1.35V
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	1,851

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Memory & Platform

It supports DDR3-800, DDR3-1066 memory.

Specification	Pentium 1403
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	server
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 2.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR3-800, DDR3-1066
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium 1403 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 80 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium 1403
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	80 Watt

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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #2651 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium 1403
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#2651
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2012
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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General Information

5 specs

Type	server
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$69
Release Date	2007-01-01
Performance Ranking Position	2651

Technical Specifications

9 specs

Cores	2
Threads	2
L3 Cache	5 MB
Bus Speed	0 GT/s
64-Bit Support	+
Base Frequency	2.6 GHz
Process Technology	32 nm
Allowed Core Voltage	0.6V-1.35V
Windows 11 Compatible	-