Atom D410 vs Pentium M 1.50

Atom D410

1 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.67 GHz2010

Pentium M 1.50

1 Cores1 Thrd24 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2003

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom D410

1 / 2

345

0.0%

375

+8.7%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Atom D410 is positioned at rank 271 and the Pentium M 1.50 is on rank 227, so the Pentium M 1.50 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D410

#258

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

425%

#259

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

419%

#260

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

385%

#261

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

383%

#262

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

379%

#264

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

366%

#265

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

351%

#266

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

351%

#267

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

341%

#271

Atom D410

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#276

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 1.50

#215

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

391%

#216

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

385%

#217

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

354%

#218

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

352%

#219

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

349%

#221

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

337%

#222

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

323%

#223

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

323%

#224

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

314%

#227

Pentium M 1.50

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom D410 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom D410	Pentium M 1.50
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Banias (2003) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 1.50 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom D410	Pentium M 1.50
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Atom D410 Benchmark Check

Pentium M 1.50 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom D410 and Pentium M 1.50

Atom D410

The Atom D410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 345 points. Launch price was $636.

Pentium M 1.50

The Pentium M 1.50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Banias (2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 24 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom D410 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium M 1.50's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.67 GHz on the Atom D410 versus 1.5 GHz on the Pentium M 1.50 — a 10.7% clock advantage for the Atom D410. The Atom D410 uses the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium M 1.50 uses Banias (2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom D410 scores 345 against the Pentium M 1.50's 375 — a 8.3% lead for the Pentium M 1.50. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom D410	Pentium M 1.50
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.67 GHz+11%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.66 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB+100%
Process	45 nm-65%	130 nm
Architecture	Pineview (2009−2011)	Banias (2003)
PassMark	345	375+9%

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Memory & Platform

The Atom D410 uses the FCBGA559 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 1.50 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.