Core Solo T1300 vs Pentium 4 2.66

CPU

GPU

Core Solo T1300

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2006

Pentium 4 2.66

1 Cores1 Thrd110 WWMax: 2.66 GHz2002

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Solo T1300

1 / 1

385

+1.9%

378

0.0%

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 Pentium 4 2.66 is on rank 1113, so the Pentium 4 2.66 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 T1300

#1228

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

15946%

#1229

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

15712%

#1230

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

14424%

#1231

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

14359%

#1232

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

14227%

#1234

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

13739%

#1235

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

13174%

#1236

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

13152%

#1237

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

12799%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

100%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4 2.66

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

247393%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

233762%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

169730%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

51133%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

40502%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

35432%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

20294%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

20029%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

18237%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

18235%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

18031%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

17544%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

17299%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

17229%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

17073%

#1113

Pentium 4 2.66

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

99%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

99%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

98%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

97%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

96%

#1119

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

93%

#1120

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

93%

#1121

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

92%

#1122

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

89%

#1123

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

87%

#1124

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

82%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

80%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

78%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

76%

#1128

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 4 2.66 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Solo T1300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Solo T1300	Pentium 4 2.66
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core Solo T1300 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 97% cheaper ($10 vs $300) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core Solo T1300	Pentium 4 2.66
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2956%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

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 T1300 Benchmark Check

Pentium 4 2.66 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Solo T1300 and 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.

Pentium 4 2.66

The Pentium 4 2.66 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: 2.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 110 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 378 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Solo T1300 and Pentium 4 2.66 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.66 GHz on the Core Solo T1300 versus 2.66 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.66 — a 46.3% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.66. The Core Solo T1300 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 4 2.66 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1300 scores 385 against the Pentium 4 2.66's 378 — a 1.8% lead for the Core Solo T1300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Solo T1300	Pentium 4 2.66
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.66 GHz	2.66 GHz+60%
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)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	385+2%	378

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.

Feature	Core Solo T1300	Pentium 4 2.66
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Core Solo T1300 launched at $209 MSRP, while the Pentium 4 2.66 debuted at $300. At current prices ($10 vs $300), the Core Solo T1300 is $290 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Solo T1300 delivers 38.5 pts/$ vs 1.3 pts/$ for the Pentium 4 2.66 — making the Core Solo T1300 the 187.3% better value option.