The Intel Pentium 4 630 microprocessor was released in 2005 and was intended to be installed in the LGA775 socket. The main scope of its application is mid-level personal computers. It is the technical specifications, parameters and reviews about this semiconductor crystal that this review will be devoted to.
CPU Specialization
Microprocessor devices in the framework of the computer platform LGA775 were distributed as follows:
- The most productive chips were Core 2Duo and Core 2Quad. The advanced architecture of Core, the maximally increased clock speeds and the largest cache - memory points to their similar positioning. Such CPUs allowed us to solve the most resource-intensive tasks.
- The average performance level was provided by Pentium-based desktop computers. Such microprocessors were equipped with 1-2 computing cores and were based on the outdated NetBurst architecture. In addition, their frequencies were reduced and the cache size was reduced. It was to this group that the Intel Pentium 4 630 considered in this review belonged.
- The entry-level chip segment was occupied by Celeron series devices. They had even more “modest” technical specifications and lower cost. They were used only when assembling the most budget PCs.
Delivery options
Like any other microprocessor, the hero of this review can be purchased in two configuration options. One of them is the so-called Trail. The manufacturer included a CPU, a company sticker with the name of the processor family, a certificate of conformity, and a warranty card.
In this configuration, such chips are most often bought by large companies - assemblers of computer systems. Then they purchase cooling systems at wholesale prices and due to this a certain saving is achieved on the purchase of components for a personal computer.
The second possible configuration was marked Intel Pentium 4 630 SL7Z9 and it was already called Voh. In this case, the delivery list was supplemented by a cooler, thermal grease and a cardboard box. In this configuration, the CPU is already acquired by small companies - assemblers of computer equipment for the reason that they can not afford to buy coolers at wholesale prices.
Characteristics
A similar microprocessor is based on a single computing unit, codenamed Prescott. The presence of support for Intel NT's proprietary technology allows it to process code in two program streams. In practice, the activation of this mode of operation can improve performance by 10-15%. The nominal clock speed for Intel Pentium 4 630 is 3000 MHz. Again, the multiplier for this solution is not blocked and can be overclocked. As experience shows, this allows you to get an additional 500 - 600 MHz and increase speed by another 10-15%.
Memory and cache
The Intel Pentium 4 630 specs indicate two levels of fast memory. The first of them can accommodate 30 KB of information and data, and the second - 2 MB.
The main memory type for this chip is DDR2. The recommended module frequency is -800 MHz. The maximum memory capacity is 2 GB.
Technology and Power Consumption
The semiconductor base of the CPU is manufactured according to the tolerance standards of 90 nm, and the number of transistor elements is 169 million pieces. The area of the silicon crystal is 135 mm 2 . Its thermal package was 84 watts. Moreover, the maximum temperature for it is limited to 66 ° C.
Cost
In the new state, the Intel Pentium 4 630, under favorable circumstances, can be purchased on Chinese online trading platforms. In this case, its cost will be 300-400 rubles.
Also, in a used form such a microprocessor can be purchased already at domestic trading floors. In this case, its price will be 120-180 rubles.
It is advisable to acquire such a CPU model only for repairing a PC based on it. But assembling a new system unit based on this outdated platform is unacceptable.
Reviews
The key advantage of the processor in question at the time of its entry into the market is its democratic cost. It is complemented by an acceptable performance. The energy efficiency of this chip is average. Also a high degree of reliability.
Its key drawback is its outdated hardware platform. A similar CPU model was introduced more than 10 years ago. Therefore, it is outdated and suitable only for solving the simplest and least demanding tasks. That's right now in the reviews and the owners characterize this microprocessor.
Conclusion
By the standards of 2005, such a CPU was perfect for mid-range computing systems. On its basis, it was possible to implement a workstation, a gaming computer, and even a multimedia PC. This chip was a truly universal solution.
It was impractical to use it only in budget system units or in ultimate gaming PCs. For the first case, it had a high cost, and for the second, an insufficient level of productivity. At the same time, the price of Intel Pentium 4 630 was quite democratic. It is this circumstance that led to the rather frequent use of this microprocessor in mid-range computers in 2005–2006.