Core Solo T1200 vs Atom D410

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 Core Solo T1200 is positioned at rank 1241 and the Atom D410 is on rank 271, so the Atom D410 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 Core Solo T1200

#1229

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

17259%

#1230

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

17006%

#1231

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

15612%

#1232

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

15541%

#1233

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

15399%

#1235

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

14871%

#1236

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

14259%

#1237

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

14235%

#1238

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

13853%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D410

#258

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

425%

#259

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

419%

#260

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

385%

#261

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

383%

#262

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

379%

#264

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

366%

#265

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

351%

#266

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

351%

#267

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

341%

#271

Atom D410

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#276

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

Performance Trade-off: The Atom D410 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Solo T1200 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 2.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Solo T1200	Atom D410
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Solo T1200	Atom D410
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ 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.

Core Solo T1200 Benchmark Check

Atom D410 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Solo T1200 and Atom D410

Core Solo T1200

The Core Solo T1200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: BGA479. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 355 points. Launch price was $249.

Atom D410

The Atom D410 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 345 points. Launch price was $636.

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Processing Power

The Core Solo T1200 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom D410's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Core Solo T1200 versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom D410 — a 10.7% clock advantage for the Atom D410. The Core Solo T1200 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom D410 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1200 scores 355 against the Atom D410's 345 — a 2.9% lead for the Core Solo T1200. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Solo T1200	Atom D410
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	1.67 GHz+11%
Base Clock	—	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	355+3%	345

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Memory & Platform

The Core Solo T1200 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom D410 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.