Atom S1260 vs Pentium M 770

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 S1260 is positioned at rank 749 and the Pentium M 770 is on rank 393, so the Pentium M 770 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 S1260

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

14973%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2827%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2512%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1940%

#434

Xeon W-3225

MSRP: $1319|Avg: $850

100%

#435

Xeon Gold 6354

MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898

99%

#436

Xeon Gold 5218T

MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349

98%

#437

Xeon 6960P

MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625

98%

#438

EPYC 9555

MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973

98%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

97%

#440

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

97%

#749

Atom S1260

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#750

Xeon E3-1260L

MSRP: $294|Avg: $270

100%

#758

Xeon E3-1281 v3

MSRP: $555|Avg: $636

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 770

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

100%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

98%

#380

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

538%

#381

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

530%

#382

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

487%

#383

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

485%

#384

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

480%

#386

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

464%

#387

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

445%

#388

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

444%

#389

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

432%

#393

Pentium M 770

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom S1260 (2012) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom S1260	Pentium M 770
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Centerton (2012) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 770 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom S1260	Pentium M 770
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom S1260 and Pentium M 770

Atom S1260

The Atom S1260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2012 (12 years ago). It is based on the Centerton (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1283. Thermal design power (TDP): 8.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $64.

Pentium M 770

The Pentium M 770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.01 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom S1260 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium M 770 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Atom S1260 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom S1260 versus 0.01 GHz on the Pentium M 770 — a 198% clock advantage for the Atom S1260 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Atom S1260 uses the Centerton (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium M 770 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom S1260 scores 555 against the Pentium M 770's 545 — a 1.8% lead for the Atom S1260. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom S1260	Pentium M 770
Cores / Threads	2 / 4+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2 GHz+19900%	0.01 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.13 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	32 nm-64%	90 nm
Architecture	Centerton (2012)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	555+2%	545

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Memory & Platform

The Atom S1260 uses the FCBGA1283 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 770 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom S1260	Pentium M 770
Socket	FCBGA1283	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—