CPU
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Core Solo T1300
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
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 Core Solo T1300 is positioned at rank 1240 and the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 is on rank 771, so the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core Solo T1300
Performance Per Dollar Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Solo T1300 | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Solo T1300 | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 Core Solo T1300 and Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
Core Solo T1300
The Core Solo T1300 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. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $249.
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 66 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 395 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core Solo T1300 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core Solo T1300 versus 2.67 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 — a 46.7% clock advantage for the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66. The Core Solo T1300 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 uses Northwood (2002−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1300 scores 385 against the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66's 395 — a 2.6% lead for the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core Solo T1300 | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.66 GHz | 2.67 GHz+61% |
| Base Clock | 1.66 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 65 nm-50% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Yonah (2005−2006) | Northwood (2002−2004) |
| PassMark | 385 | 395+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 800 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 800 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.
| Feature | Core Solo T1300 | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core Solo T1300) / None (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66). Primary use case: Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Core Solo T1300 | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
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