Core Solo T1200 vs Pentium 4 2.60

CPU

GPU

Core Solo T1200

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2006

Pentium 4 2.60

1 Cores1 Thrd92 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2002

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Solo T1200

1 / 1

355

0.0%

365

+2.8%

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 Core Solo T1200 is positioned at rank 1241 and the Pentium 4 2.60 is on rank 1128, so the Pentium 4 2.60 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 Pentium 4 2.60

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

342544%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

323670%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

235011%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

70799%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

56080%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

49059%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

28099%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

27732%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

25251%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

25248%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

24966%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

24292%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

23953%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

23856%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

23640%

#1127

Pentium III 1400

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

100%

#1128

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

100%

#1129

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#1130

Athlon XP 1800+

MSRP: $252|Avg: $30

98%

#1131

Athlon XP 1900+

MSRP: $269|Avg: $20

97%

#1132

Athlon 64 FX-51

MSRP: $733|Avg: $733

92%

#1133

Athlon 64 FX-55

MSRP: $827|Avg: $50

91%

#1134

Athlon 64 FX-53

MSRP: $799|Avg: $15

89%

#1135

Athlon XP 2000+

MSRP: $339|Avg: $40

81%

#1136

Athlon 64 FX-57

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $200

77%

#1137

Athlon XP 3000+

MSRP: $588|Avg: $20

76%

#1138

Athlon XP 2100+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $30

69%

#1139

Pentium III 1266S

MSRP: $369|Avg: $20

63%

#1140

Pentium 4 1.80

MSRP: $562|Avg: $40

44%

#1141

Pentium III 1133

MSRP: $990|Avg: $30

20%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium 4 2.60 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Solo T1200 in both compute-intensive tasks (2.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core Solo T1200	Pentium 4 2.60
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core Solo T1200 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $25), it costs 60% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 143% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Pentium 4 2.60.

Insight	Core Solo T1200	Pentium 4 2.60
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+143%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

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

Pentium 4 2.60 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Solo T1200 and Pentium 4 2.60

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.

Pentium 4 2.60

The Pentium 4 2.60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 365 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Solo T1200 and Pentium 4 2.60 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Core Solo T1200 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.60 — a 53.7% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.60. The Core Solo T1200 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 4 2.60 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1200 scores 355 against the Pentium 4 2.60's 365 — a 2.8% lead for the Pentium 4 2.60. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Solo T1200	Pentium 4 2.60
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	2.6 GHz+73%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	65 nm-50%	130 nm
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	355	365+3%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Solo T1200 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium 4 2.60 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core Solo T1200	Pentium 4 2.60
Socket	BGA479	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Core Solo T1200 launched at $209 MSRP, while the Pentium 4 2.60 debuted at $401. At current prices ($10 vs $25), the Core Solo T1200 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Solo T1200 delivers 35.5 pts/$ vs 14.6 pts/$ for the Pentium 4 2.60 — making the Core Solo T1200 the 83.4% better value option.