Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 vs Ryzen 5 7600X
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
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Ryzen 5 7600X
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. The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 is positioned at rank #771 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Northwood (2002−2004) / 130 nm) | ✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($178) |
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 Ryzen 5 7600X
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.
Ryzen 5 7600X
The Ryzen 5 7600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 September 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 4.7 GHz, with boost up to 5.3 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 6 MB. Built on 5 nm, 6 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 105 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 28,325 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 66% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X. The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 uses the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 scores 395 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 194.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 800 vs 2,900, a 113.5% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 800 vs 13,800 (178.1% advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.
| Feature | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 6 / 12+500% |
| Boost Clock | 2.67 GHz | 5.3 GHz+99% |
| Base Clock | — | 4.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 32 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 6 MB+1100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 5 nm, 6 nm-96% |
| Architecture | Northwood (2002−2004) | Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) |
| PassMark | 395 | 28,325+7071% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 800 | 2,900+263% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 800 | 13,800+1625% |
Memory & Platform
The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2 on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 versus DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 5 7600X — the Ryzen 5 7600X supports 85.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 5 7600X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 187.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66) vs 2 (Ryzen 5 7600X). PCIe lanes: 0 (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66) vs 28 (Ryzen 5 7600X) — the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 852PM,855PM (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66) and X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 5 7600X).
| Feature | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 5.0+355% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | DDR5-5200+150% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 128 GB+3100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 28 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 5 7600X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Only the Ryzen 5 7600X supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: None (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 targets Legacy Laptop, Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.
| Feature | Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 | Ryzen 5 7600X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core) |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Gaming |
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