Intel Celeron D 346 processor review

Celeron D 346 processor released by Intel; release date: October 2004. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Prescott microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 1. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.06 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 67.7°C. Manufacturing process technology - 90 nm. Cache size: L1 - 16 KB, L2 - 256 KB.

Supported memory types: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3.

Supported socket types: PLGA775. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 84 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Prescott
Launch date	October 2004
Place in performance rating	not rated
Processor Number	346
Series	Legacy Intel® Celeron® Processor
Status	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.06 GHz
Bus Speed	533 MHz FSB
Die size	112 mm2
L1 cache	16 KB
L2 cache	256 KB
Manufacturing process technology	90 nm
Maximum core temperature	67.7°C
Maximum frequency	3.06 GHz
Number of cores	1
Transistor count	125 million
VID voltage range	1.250V-1.400V

Memory
Supported memory types	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	PLGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	84 Watt
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Physical Address Extensions (PAE)	32-bit
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)