Atom N280 vs Pentium M 1.30

CPU

GPU

Atom N280

1 Cores2 Thrd2.5 WWMax: 0.07 GHz2009

Pentium M 1.30

1 Cores1 Thrd24 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2003

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom N280

1 / 2

285

0.0%

315

+10.5%

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 N280 is positioned at rank 367 and the Pentium M 1.30 is on rank 676, so the Atom N280 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 N280

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

100%

#355

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

515%

#356

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

507%

#357

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

466%

#358

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

464%

#359

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

459%

#361

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

444%

#362

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

425%

#363

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

425%

#364

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

413%

#367

Atom N280

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#375

Pentium Dual Core T3200

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 1.30

#664

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

931%

#665

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

918%

#666

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

843%

#667

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

839%

#668

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

831%

#670

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

803%

#671

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

770%

#672

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

768%

#673

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

748%

#676

Pentium M 1.30

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

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 N280 (2009) utilizes 45 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom N280	Pentium M 1.30
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (DiamondVille (2008−2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Banias (2003) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 1.30 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom N280	Pentium M 1.30
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 N280 Benchmark Check

Pentium M 1.30 Benchmark Check

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom N280 and Pentium M 1.30

Atom N280

The Atom N280 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the DiamondVille (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.07 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.5 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 285 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium M 1.30

The Pentium M 1.30 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: 1.3 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: 315 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom N280 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium M 1.30's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 0.07 GHz on the Atom N280 versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium M 1.30 — a 179.6% clock advantage for the Pentium M 1.30. The Atom N280 uses the DiamondVille (2008−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium M 1.30 uses Banias (2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom N280 scores 285 against the Pentium M 1.30's 315 — a 10% lead for the Pentium M 1.30. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom N280	Pentium M 1.30
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	0.07 GHz	1.3 GHz+1757%
Base Clock	1.66 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	1 MB+100%
Process	45 nm-65%	130 nm
Architecture	DiamondVille (2008−2009)	Banias (2003)
PassMark	285	315+11%

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Memory & Platform

The Atom N280 uses the PBGA437 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 1.30 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.