To get the index we compare the characteristics of the processors and their cost, taking into account the cost of other processors.
Intel Pentium 4 660 vs Pentium 4 P4 3.0
Price now
46$
Games supported
80%
- Interface
- Core clock speed
- Max video memory
- Memory type
- Memory clock speed
- Maximum resolution
- Interface
- Core clock speed
- Max video memory
- Memory type
- Memory clock speed
- Maximum resolution
Price now
106$
Games supported
95%
General info
Comparing Pentium 4 P4 3.0 and Pentium 4 660 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance rating | 1924 | 1453 |
| Value for money | 7.19 | 1.24 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | Pentium 4 | Pentium 4 |
| Architecture codename | Northwood (2001−2004) | Prescott 2M |
| Release date | no data | no data |
| Current price | $46 | $106 |
Value for money
Technical specs
Pentium 4 P4 3.0 and Pentium 4 660 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 1 (Single-Core) | 1 (Single-Core) |
| Threads | 1 | 1 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Bus support | 400 MHz | 800 MHz |
| L3 cache | no data | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| Chip lithography | 130 nm | 90 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 71 °C |
| 64 bit support | - | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | - | - |
| VID voltage range | no data | 1.2V-1.4V |
Compatibility
Information on Pentium 4 P4 3.0 and Pentium 4 660 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Socket | no data | PLGA775, PPGA775 |
| Thermal design power (TDP) | 89 Watt | 115 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Pentium 4 P4 3.0 and Pentium 4 660. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | no data | - |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | no data | + |
| Idle States | no data | + |
| Thermal Monitoring | no data | + |
| Demand Based Switching | no data | - |
| FSB parity | no data | - |
Security technologies
Pentium 4 P4 3.0 and Pentium 4 660 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | - |
| EDB | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Pentium 4 P4 3.0 and Pentium 4 660 are enumerated here.
| VT-x | no data | - |
Benchmark performance
Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Overall score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
- wPrime 32
wPrime 32
wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.
Benchmark coverage: 18%
Pentium 4 P4 3.0 outperforms Pentium 4 660 by 15% in wPrime 32.
Advantages and disadvantages
| Performance rating | 4.20 | 7.13 |
| Boost clock speed | 3000 | 3600 |
| Chip lithography | 130 nm | 90 nm |
| Thermal design power (TDP) | 89 Watt | 115 Watt |
Should you still have questions on choice between Pentium 4 P4 3.0 and Pentium 4 660, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
Competitors of Pentium 4 P4 3.0 by AMD
We believe that the nearest equivalent to Pentium 4 P4 3.0 from AMD is Athlon X4 950, which is nearly equal in speed and lower by 1 position in our rating.
Here are some closest AMD rivals to Pentium 4 P4 3.0:
Competitors of Pentium 4 660 by AMD
We believe that the nearest equivalent to Pentium 4 660 from AMD is Ryzen 3 2200GE, which is nearly equal in speed and lower by 3 positions in our rating.
Here are some closest AMD rivals to Pentium 4 660:
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