Core Solo T1400 vs Pentium M 730

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 730 is on rank 161, so the Pentium M 730 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 T1400

#1224

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

13710%

#1225

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

13509%

#1226

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

12402%

#1227

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

12346%

#1228

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

12233%

#1230

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

11813%

#1231

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

11327%

#1232

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

11308%

#1233

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

11005%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

100%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

97%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

95%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

86%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

79%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 730

#147

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

337%

#148

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

332%

#149

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

305%

#150

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

304%

#151

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

301%

#153

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

291%

#154

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

279%

#155

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

278%

#156

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

271%

#161

Pentium M 730

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#171

Celeron N3060

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

97%

#174

Core 2 Duo T9300

MSRP: $316|Avg: $20

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core Solo T1400 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium M 730 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core Solo T1400	Pentium M 730
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 (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core Solo T1400	Pentium M 730
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($5)	✅ 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 T1400 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core Solo T1400 and Pentium M 730

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 730

The Pentium M 730 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 435 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core Solo T1400 and Pentium M 730 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.83 GHz on the Core Solo T1400 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 730 — a 13.4% clock advantage for the Core Solo T1400 (base: 1.83 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core Solo T1400 uses the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium M 730 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Core Solo T1400 scores 428 against the Pentium M 730's 435 — a 1.6% lead for the Pentium M 730. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core Solo T1400	Pentium M 730
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.83 GHz+14%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.83 GHz+14%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Process	65 nm-28%	90 nm
Architecture	Yonah (2005−2006)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	428	435+2%