CPU
GPU
Atom S1260
Pentium M 780
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 S1260 is positioned at rank 749 and the Pentium M 780 is on rank 807, so the Atom S1260 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom S1260
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 780
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom S1260 | Pentium M 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Centerton (2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom S1260 | Pentium M 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom S1260 and Pentium M 780
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 780
The Pentium M 780 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 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.03 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: 575 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Atom S1260 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium M 780 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Atom S1260 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Atom S1260 versus 0.03 GHz on the Pentium M 780 — a 194.1% clock advantage for the Atom S1260 (base: 2 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Atom S1260 uses the Centerton (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium M 780 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom S1260 scores 555 against the Pentium M 780's 575 — a 3.5% lead for the Pentium M 780. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom S1260 | Pentium M 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+6567% | 0.03 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | 2.26 GHz+13% |
| 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 | 575+4% |
Memory & Platform
The Atom S1260 uses the FCBGA1283 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 780 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Atom S1260 versus DDR2-533 on the Pentium M 780 — the Atom S1260 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom S1260 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Atom S1260) vs 2 (Pentium M 780). PCIe lanes: 8 (Atom S1260) vs 16 (Pentium M 780) — the Pentium M 780 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel BGA1283 (Atom S1260) and 915GM,945GT (Pentium M 780).
| Feature | Atom S1260 | Pentium M 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1283 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Atom S1260) / false (Pentium M 780).
| Feature | Atom S1260 | Pentium M 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | false |
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