Celeron 220
VS
Pentium M 1.30

Celeron 220 vs Pentium M 1.30

Intel

Celeron 220

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.2 GHz2007
VS
Intel

Pentium M 1.30

1 Cores1 Thrd24 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2003

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 Celeron 220 is positioned at rank 1143 and the Pentium M 1.30 is on rank 676, so the Pentium M 1.30 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 Celeron 220

#1131
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
3850%
#1132
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
3794%
#1133
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
3483%
#1134
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
3467%
#1135
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
3435%
#1137
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
3318%
#1138
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
3181%
#1139
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
3176%
#1140
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
3091%
#1143
Celeron 220
MSRP: $42|Avg: $42
100%
#1144
Pentium B960
MSRP: $134|Avg: $15
100%
#1146
Pentium 957
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
99%
#1147
Core 2 Duo SL9400
MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A
99%
#1149
Pentium N3540
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
98%
#1150
Core i7-3555LE
MSRP: $300|Avg: $280
98%
#1151
Core i3-2377M
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
97%
#1152
Core 2 Duo E8435
MSRP: $150|Avg: $74
97%
#1153
Celeron M 723
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
96%
#1154
Core M-5Y51
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
95%
#1155
Core i7-3517UE
MSRP: $330|Avg: $35
95%
#1156
Pentium N3530
MSRP: $161|Avg: $20
94%
#1158
Core i3-330E
MSRP: $177|Avg: $89
93%
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

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium M 1.30 leads in gaming performance. However, the Celeron 220 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.6% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCeleron 220Pentium M 1.30
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($42)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Conroe (2006−2007) / 65 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Banias (2003) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCeleron 220Pentium M 1.30
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($42)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 220 and Pentium M 1.30

Intel

Celeron 220

The Celeron 220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 19 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 320 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

Both the Celeron 220 and Pentium M 1.30 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Celeron 220 versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium M 1.30 — a 8% clock advantage for the Pentium M 1.30. The Celeron 220 uses the Conroe (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium M 1.30 uses Banias (2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 220 scores 320 against the Pentium M 1.30's 315 — a 1.6% lead for the Celeron 220. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

FeatureCeleron 220Pentium M 1.30
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
1 / 1
Boost Clock
1.2 GHz
1.3 GHz+8%
Base Clock
1.2 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
0 kB
L2 Cache
512 kB
1 MB+100%
Process
65 nm-50%
130 nm
Architecture
Conroe (2006−2007)
Banias (2003)
PassMark
320+2%
315
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Memory & Platform

The Celeron 220 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium M 1.30 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCeleron 220Pentium M 1.30
Socket
BGA479
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Channels
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
0
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: No (Celeron 220) / not specified (Pentium M 1.30). Primary use case: Celeron 220 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 220 rivals Athlon 64 3100+.

FeatureCeleron 220Pentium M 1.30
Integrated GPU
No
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
No
Target Use
Budget