Core Solo T1200 vs Pentium M 1.50

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 M 1.50 is on rank 227, so the Pentium M 1.50 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 M 1.50

#215

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

391%

#216

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

385%

#217

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

354%

#218

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

352%

#219

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

349%

#221

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

337%

#222

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

323%

#223

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

323%

#224

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

314%

#227

Pentium M 1.50

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Pentium M 1.50 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core Solo T1200	Pentium M 1.50
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Banias (2003) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Solo T1200	Pentium M 1.50
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

Pentium M 1.50 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Solo T1200 and Pentium M 1.50

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 M 1.50

The Pentium M 1.50 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: 1.5 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: 375 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Solo T1200 and Pentium M 1.50 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Core Solo T1200 versus 1.5 GHz on the Pentium M 1.50 — identical boost frequencies. The Core Solo T1200 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium M 1.50 uses Banias (2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1200 scores 355 against the Pentium M 1.50's 375 — a 5.5% lead for the Pentium M 1.50. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Solo T1200	Pentium M 1.50
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	65 nm-50%	130 nm
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Banias (2003)
PassMark	355	375+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Core Solo T1200 uses the BGA479 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium M 1.50 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.