Core Solo T1350 vs Pentium 4 2.80

Core Solo T1350

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2006

Pentium 4 2.80

1 Cores1 Thrd110 WWMax: 2.79 GHz2002

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core Solo T1350

1 / 1

405

0.0%

408

+0.7%

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 T1350 is positioned at rank 1238 and the Pentium 4 2.80 is on rank 1114, so the Pentium 4 2.80 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 T1350

#1226

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

14453%

#1227

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

14241%

#1228

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

13074%

#1229

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

13015%

#1230

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

12896%

#1232

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

12453%

#1233

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

11941%

#1234

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

11921%

#1235

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

11601%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

100%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium 4 2.80

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

249372%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

235632%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

171088%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

51542%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

40826%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

35715%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

20456%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

20189%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

18382%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

18381%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

18175%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

17685%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

17438%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

17367%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

17210%

#1114

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

100%

#1115

Athlon XP 1600+

MSRP: $160|Avg: $15

100%

#1116

Athlon 64 3400+

MSRP: $440|Avg: $20

99%

#1117

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

98%

#1118

Athlon 64 3200+

MSRP: $417|Avg: $10

97%

#1119

Athlon 64 FX-60

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000

94%

#1120

Pentium Extreme Edition 965

MSRP: $999|Avg: $100

94%

#1121

Athlon XP 2200+

MSRP: $241|Avg: $30

93%

#1122

Athlon XP 1700+

MSRP: $190|Avg: $15

90%

#1123

Pentium Extreme Edition 955

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

88%

#1124

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

82%

#1125

Athlon XP 2800+

MSRP: $375|Avg: $35

81%

#1126

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

78%

#1127

Athlon XP 3200+

MSRP: $464|Avg: $40

77%

#1128

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

73%

#1129

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium 4 2.80 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core Solo T1350 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core Solo T1350	Pentium 4 2.80
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 130 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium 4 2.80 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 64% cheaper ($25 vs $70) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core Solo T1350	Pentium 4 2.80
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+182%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($70)	✅ More affordable ($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 T1350 Benchmark Check

Pentium 4 2.80 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Solo T1350 and Pentium 4 2.80

Core Solo T1350

The Core Solo T1350 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 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 31 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $249.

Pentium 4 2.80

The Pentium 4 2.80 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: 2.79 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: 408 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Solo T1350 and Pentium 4 2.80 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.86 GHz on the Core Solo T1350 versus 2.79 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.80 — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.80. The Core Solo T1350 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium 4 2.80 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1350 scores 405 against the Pentium 4 2.80's 408 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium 4 2.80. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Solo T1350	Pentium 4 2.80
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.86 GHz	2.79 GHz+50%
Base Clock	1.86 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	405	408

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.

Feature	Core Solo T1350	Pentium 4 2.80
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Core Solo T1350 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Pentium 4 2.80 debuted at $327. At current prices ($70 vs $25), the Pentium 4 2.80 is $45 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core Solo T1350 delivers 5.8 pts/$ vs 16.3 pts/$ for the Pentium 4 2.80 — making the Pentium 4 2.80 the 95.3% better value option.