Intel Celeron 440

The Intel Celeron 440 is a desktop processor built on the Core 2 architecture with the Conroe-L codename. It has one core and one thread, a 2000.00 MHz base clock, no boost clock, and a 35 W TDP. The fact pack contains no benchmark scores for this part, and the nearestRivals list is empty, so the analysis below relies on the recorded specifications rather than on measured results.

Benchmark Performance

The benchmark section for this entry is empty. The `benchmarks` array has no entries, and the average benchmark score is 0. That value is an artifact of an empty result set, not a measured performance score. The `percentileVsAllCpus` field is 50, but with no scores behind it, a 50th percentile cannot be interpreted as a midpoint in a real performance distribution. In a populated database, the nearestRivals field would provide names and exact percentage deltas; here it contains nothing. As a result, no statements of the form “X% faster than” or “Y% slower than” can be made from this record.

The only quantitative performance-related facts are the clock specification and the execution topology. The base clock is 2000.00 MHz, and because the boost clock is null, 2000.00 MHz is also the maximum frequency. The CPU has one core and one thread, meaning all work must pass through a single logical processor. The cache configuration consists of 64 KB of L1 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache, with no L3 cache listed. For a system that lacks measured benchmark results, these specifications define the theoretical operating envelope: a fixed-clock, single-thread execution environment. The 35 W TDP is a power specification, not a performance score, but it indicates a modest power envelope. The absence of benchmark entries means that any performance conclusion must be derived from the architecture, the clock, the cache, and the core count, not from a database result.

How It Compares

There is no comparison data in this record. The `nearestRivals` array is empty, so there are no rival names, no rival scores, and no deltaPct values. The only cross-CPU percentile present is `percentileVsAllCpus`: 50. Without benchmark scores, that value cannot be used to position this Celeron 440 against other CPUs.

Structurally, the part belongs to the Core 2 architecture family, using the Conroe-L codename. The generation field is listed as “Celeron (Conroe)”, which places it inside the Conroe design family while carrying the Celeron name. It has one core and one thread, so it is not structurally similar to multi-core Conroe-generation parts, although the fact pack does not list those parts for comparison. The processor runs at 2000.00 MHz and has 512 KB of L2 cache. Those are the only comparison points that can be established from the data. Since no rival entries exist, any attempt to say this part is ahead of or behind a competitor would be unsupported. The correct summary is that this database record has no nearest-rival information to analyze.

Who Should Consider It

The one-core, one-thread configuration points to a very narrow workload class. The processor is suited for tasks that can run in a single thread and do not require a boost clock, because the 2000.00 MHz base clock is the only clock available. A workload that uses one active process and little background activity is the closest match to the specification.

For gaming, the limitation is clear: the CPU has exactly one thread, and games that depend on multiple concurrent threads do not match this execution topology. There are no game benchmark scores in the fact pack to refine that statement, but the hardware structure is the limiting factor. For creation workloads such as video encoding or 3D rendering, parallel execution is normally expected, and this part has no additional threads to provide it. Those workloads are outside the recommended envelope based on the core and thread count.

For office-style work, the data supports only simple, light, single-threaded tasks. A text editor, a spreadsheet, or a single web page in one tab might fit the one-thread model. Any scenario in which multiple applications are active at the same time will force all of them to share the same thread. The 35 W TDP and Socket 775 platform suggest a modest desktop system, but the fact pack does not include responsiveness measurements. In short, the Celeron 440 is only a reasonable fit for legacy single-thread tasks, not for multi-threaded workloads.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the Intel Celeron 440 use?

A: It uses Intel Socket 775.

Q: Does this processor have integrated graphics?

A: Integrated graphics are listed as a chipset feature on certain motherboards, not as a feature of the CPU itself.

Q: What memory types does it support?

A: It supports DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3, depending on the motherboard. The memory bus is dual-channel.

Q: Does it support ECC memory?

A: No. The fact pack explicitly lists ECC memory support as false.

Q: Does the Celeron 440 have a boost clock?

A: No. The base clock is 2000.00 MHz, and the boost clock field is null.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: No. The `multiplierUnlocked` field is false, so multiplier-based frequency adjustment is not available.

Platform and Compatibility

The platform foundation is Intel Socket 775. Memory support is DDR1, DDR2, or DDR3, but the actual memory type depends on the motherboard. The memory bus is dual-channel, and ECC memory is not supported. PCIe connectivity is listed as Gen 2. Integrated graphics are not part of the CPU; they are a chipset feature available on certain motherboards.

The processor is manufactured by Intel on a 65 nm process node. The die is 77 mm² and contains 105 million transistors. The architecture is Core 2, and the codename is Conroe-L. The generation field is “Celeron (Conroe)”, which identifies this as a Celeron part within the Conroe generation. The part number is SL9XL.

The multiplier is locked, so user-controlled multiplier adjustment is not an option. Production status is end-of-life, which means this processor is not part of an active new-platform lineup. The release date is 2007-06-02. Because the fact pack lists no other Socket 775 processors, no specific upgrade path can be named from this data. A given motherboard determines which of the three memory generations and which graphics features are actually available. The platform, therefore, is defined more by the motherboard than by the CPU itself.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

Single-thread behavior is straightforward with this CPU. The processor has one thread and a fixed 2000.00 MHz clock. There is no boost clock to provide a temporary frequency increase, so single-threaded tasks run at the same clock regardless of load. The available cache resources are 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2. With one core, there is no possibility of one core waiting on another, but there is also no second core to which work can be moved.

Multi-thread behavior is defined by the same one-thread topology. The operating system sees one logical processor because the CPU has one thread. A multi-threaded application cannot run its threads in parallel on this processor; all execution must pass through the sole thread. This makes heavily parallel workloads a poor fit. At the same time, there is no inter-core coordination overhead because there is only one core. The dual-channel memory bus exists in the platform, but the fact pack does not include memory bandwidth numbers, so its real effect under a single-thread workload cannot be quantified.

The split between single-thread and multi-thread behavior is therefore a clear one: the processor gives its entire 2000.00 MHz clock and 512 KB of L2 cache to whatever single thread is running, but it cannot execute any second thread concurrently. The 35 W TDP and 65 nm process describe the power and manufacturing context, while the actual performance impact of the one-thread design cannot be measured because no benchmark scores are present.