CPU
GPU
Core Solo T1400
Pentium M 1.70
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 T1400 is positioned at rank 1236 and the Pentium M 1.70 is on rank 161, so the Pentium M 1.70 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 T1400
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 1.70
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Solo T1400 | Pentium M 1.70 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Banias (2003) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Solo T1400 | Pentium M 1.70 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ 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 T1400 and Pentium M 1.70
Core Solo T1400
The Core Solo T1400 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 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 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: 428 points. Launch price was $249.
Pentium M 1.70
The Pentium M 1.70 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: 1.7 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: 435 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Core Solo T1400 and Pentium M 1.70 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Core Solo T1400 versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 1.70 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core Solo T1400. The Core Solo T1400 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium M 1.70 uses Banias (2003) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1400 scores 428 against the Pentium M 1.70's 435 — a 1.6% lead for the Pentium M 1.70. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core Solo T1400 | Pentium M 1.70 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.83 GHz+8% | 1.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.83 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 | 428 | 435+2% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.
| Feature | Core Solo T1400 | Pentium M 1.70 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
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