Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 vs Atom N470
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
Atom N470
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 Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 is positioned at rank 771 and the Atom N470 is on rank 966, so the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
Performance Per Dollar Atom N470
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 and Atom N470
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.
Atom N470
The Atom N470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
Both the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 and Atom N470 share an identical 1-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom N470 — a 37.3% clock advantage for the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66. The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 uses the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Atom N470 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 scores 395 against the Atom N470's 385 — a 2.6% lead for the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz+46% | 1.83 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 130 nm | 45 nm-65% |
| Architecture | Northwood (2002−2004) | Pineview (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 395+3% | 385 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom N470 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2 memory speed. The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 852PM,855PM (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66) and Intel NM10 (Atom N470).
| Feature | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66) / not specified (Atom N470). The Atom N470 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 | Atom N470 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel GMA 3150 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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