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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 is positioned at rank #673 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar Mobile Pentium 4 3.06

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Atom x5-Z8300

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926%

#662

Atom Z3735G

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913%

#663

Core i5-480M

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838%

#664

Core i5-460M

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834%

#665

Core i5-2540M

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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

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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.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 is a 1-core / 2-thread processor based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture, manufactured on a 130 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 3.07 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 512 kB of L2 cache and 8 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 475, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	1C / 2T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	3.07 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Northwood (2002−2004)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	130 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	512 kB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	8 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	131 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	55 million
64-bit Support	No
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	475

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Memory & Platform

The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 fits into the PGA478 socket and supports PCIe 1.1. It supports DDR1, DDR2 memory.

Specification	Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	Laptop
SocketMotherboard socket required	PGA478
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 1.1
RAM TypeSupported memory standard	DDR1, DDR2
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Power & Cooling

The Mobile Pentium 4 3.06 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 70 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	70 Watt

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Value Analysis

It currently holds Rank #673 in the overall cost-benefit ranking — this ranking factors in performance-per-dollar relative to all available processors. Performance ranking position: #3619 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Mobile Pentium 4 3.06
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Cost-Benefit RankPosition in overall value ranking	#673
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3619
Release DateLaunch date	Junho 2003 (22 years ago)
Release Year	2003
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)	Intel