Take basic computing to new levels with the Intel Celeron processor single-core. Based on energy-efficient Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, the Intel Celeron processor G440 delivers superior energy-efficient single-core performance. It includes integrated graphics for a sunning and seamless visual PC experience with no discrete graphics card required.
Sandy Bridge Based Single-core ProcessingThe Intel Celeron G440 processor includes one execution core at 1.6 GHz to provide basic computing performance at a low TDP of 35W. The innovative 32nm fabrication technology optimizes thermal performance for reduced power consumption and noise.
Intel HD GraphicsIntel HD Graphics with dynamic frequency up to 1GHz and Intel Clear Video HD Technology delivers smooth HD video playback and mainstream 3D gaming without the need for add-in video cards or decoders. It also supports a wide range of display connectivity options and is dual display capable.
Integrated Memory ControllerThe Integrated Memory Controller optimizes data bandwidth with two channels, offering stunning memory read/write performance through efficient pre-fetching algorithms, lower latency, and higher memory bandwidth.
Intel Smart CacheIntel Smart Cache Technology dynamically allocates the shared cache to each processor core based on workload. This efficient, multi-core-optimized implementation increases the probability that each core can access data from faster, more efficient cache subsystem resulting in significantly reduced latency for frequently used data and improved performance.
Intel Virtualization TechnologyIncreasing manageability, security, and flexibility in IT environments, virtualization technologies like hardware-assisted Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT) combined with software-based virtualization solutions provide maximum system utilization by consolidating multiple environments into a single server or PC. By abstracting the software away from the underlying hardware, a world of new usage models opens up that reduce costs, increase management efficiency, strengthen security, while making your computing infrastructure more resilient in the event of a disaster.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced means of enabling very high performance while also meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load.
Pros: Consumes next to nothing in terms of power, maxing out at 15 watts. Destroys Dual Core Atom processors and anything on the smartphone market right now. Integrated video can play 1080p youtube and Blu-ray. (With at least 3gb of RAM, that is.) Excellent for installing older Os'es that don't recognize dual-cores. (For whatever reason.) -As an example, Windows 98 (Becuase some people love it.) This processor performs beyond any of the old Celeron Ds and Pentium 4s in terms of performance, and some of the Pentium D's, and even then, the power consumption makes this a great PC for putting that old XP install on, or Win95/98/ME (Why you'd want to use Windows ME is anybody's guess. ) for nostalgia value. -Splendid as a low power server/hardware firewall -Will not burn out any PSU on the market due to insanely low power consumption. (Unless the PSU came DOA, that is.) Also excellent for Dosbox/virtual machines (Though I recommend the real deal.) and older emulators.
Cons: -Subpar performance by modern standards. -The Celeron G530 costs $10 more and is much faster, due to having two cores and not having a crippled cache - No hyperthreading. -No EIST, so it won't use less power in idle -Is outperformed by AMD's sempron as well. -Integrated video is only capable of 1080p videos and not much else. -Somewhat overpriced for the performance it gives (Considering the price of the G530.) -Becomes the bottleneck in games incredibly easily, even with a middle end GPU. -Single threaded performance is even lower than Athlon 2. -Has trouble with less amounts of RAM in newer Operating systems -Clock locked. - Has very little cache compared to the Celeron G530. -Performs very poorly in Video Editing. (But you wouldn't buy it for this.) -Performs poorly in high-end emulators (NullDC, Doplhin, PCSX2, etc.) Many games nowadays REQUIRE Dual-cores to run, which adds even more hassle, so if you want to game, get the Celeron G530.
Overall Review: If you want to relive the past, or just need a low-power server/firewall, get this baby. If you want an office PC, a low-end Gaming PC, or a HTPC, get the Celeron G530 or better. The higher Caches and better performance will be more than worth the $10. If you just want to play pretend and live the good ole days without buying a brand new Pentium 4, this is the next best thing. This thing plays older PC games such as Starcraft and Half-life very well even on the integrated graphics. It is also a great platform for indie games, but I'd recommend a nettop or a netbook/Ultrabook for those. Some operating system's have trouble with Dual-cores even IF you disable one of them. This one only has one core and circumvents that problem. So, as the title says, I'd only recommend this if you are: -A collector -An old OS enthusiast -Need a low power server/firewall -Need a development platform for older PC's or -You just love single cores. Otherwise, steer towards