Atom Z670 vs Pentium M 1.40

Atom Z670

1 Cores2 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2011

Pentium M 1.40

1 Cores1 Thrd24 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2003

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom Z670

1 / 2

375

+8.7%

345

0.0%

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 Z670 is positioned at rank 1095 and the Pentium M 1.40 is on rank 271, so the Pentium M 1.40 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 Z670

#1083

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3128%

#1084

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3082%

#1085

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2829%

#1086

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2817%

#1087

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2791%

#1089

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2695%

#1090

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2584%

#1091

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2580%

#1092

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2511%

#1095

Atom Z670

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

99%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

98%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

96%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 1.40

#256

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

425%

#257

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

419%

#258

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

385%

#259

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

383%

#260

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

379%

#262

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

366%

#263

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

351%

#264

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

351%

#265

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

341%

#271

Pentium M 1.40

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#274

Core 2 Extreme X9100

MSRP: $851|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 Z670 (2011) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom Z670	Pentium M 1.40
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lincroft (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Banias (2003) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 1.40 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom Z670	Pentium M 1.40
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 Z670 Benchmark Check

Pentium M 1.40 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom Z670 and Pentium M 1.40

Atom Z670

The Atom Z670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 April 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Lincroft (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: T-PBGA518. Thermal design power (TDP): 3 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 375 points. Launch price was $75.

Pentium M 1.40

The Pentium M 1.40 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: 1.4 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: 345 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom Z670 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Pentium M 1.40's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Atom Z670 versus 1.4 GHz on the Pentium M 1.40 — a 6.9% clock advantage for the Atom Z670. The Atom Z670 uses the Lincroft (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium M 1.40 uses Banias (2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom Z670 scores 375 against the Pentium M 1.40's 345 — a 8.3% lead for the Atom Z670. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Atom Z670	Pentium M 1.40
Cores / Threads	1 / 2	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz+7%	1.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	1 MB+100%
Process	45 nm-65%	130 nm
Architecture	Lincroft (2010−2011)	Banias (2003)
PassMark	375+9%	345

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Memory & Platform

The Atom Z670 uses the T-PBGA518 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 1.40 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Atom Z670	Pentium M 1.40
Socket	T-PBGA518	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-800	—
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—