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Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 vs Ryzen 7 3700X

CPUCPUGPUGPU
Intel

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

1 Cores2 Thrd66 WWMax: 2.67 GHz2003
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AMD

Ryzen 7 3700X

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2019
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Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 vs Ryzen 7 3700X Performance Spectrum

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
1 / 2
395
0.0%
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Ryzen 7 3700X
8 / 16
22,430
+5578.5%
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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.

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 vs Ryzen 7 3700X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 3700X
low200 FPS
medium163 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra110 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 3700X
low561 FPS
medium525 FPS
high428 FPS
ultra383 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 3700X
low561 FPS
medium561 FPS
high561 FPS
ultra561 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 3700X
low561 FPS
medium561 FPS
high561 FPS
ultra561 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 3700X
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 3700X
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra300 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 3700X
low293 FPS
medium221 FPS
high193 FPS
ultra173 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 3700X
low298 FPS
medium265 FPS
high209 FPS
ultra173 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 3700X
low350 FPS
medium300 FPS
high258 FPS
ultra220 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
Mobile Pentium 4 2.66
low10 FPS
medium10 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra10 FPS
1080P
Ryzen 7 3700X
low236 FPS
medium220 FPS
high186 FPS
ultra174 FPS
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Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 vs Ryzen 7 3700X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

2003

Why buy it

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen 7 3700X across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ❌Lower PassMark (395 vs 22,430).

    Ryzen 7 3700X

    2019

    Why buy it

    • ✅Better for gaming: +2362.0% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
    • ✅Draws 65W instead of 66W, a 1W reduction.
    • ✅100+% more PCIe lanes (24 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

    Trade-offs

    • ❌Launch MSRP is still $329 MSRP, while Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

    Quick Answers

    So, is Ryzen 7 3700X better than Mobile Pentium 4 2.66?
    Yes. Ryzen 7 3700X is the better all-around CPU here. It gives you a 2362.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 5578.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which is enough to make it the stronger overall pick.
    Which one is better for gaming?
    If gaming is the priority, Ryzen 7 3700X is the better pick. According to our tests, it delivers 2362.0% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.
    Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
    For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3700X is the stronger fit. You are getting 5578.5% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.
    Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
    Ryzen 7 3700X is the better buy right now. Ryzen 7 3700X comes in at an unclear MSRP at $329 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 2362.0% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (68.2 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.
    Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
    Ryzen 7 3700X makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2003) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 1/2. That extra compute headroom is more likely to matter as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

    Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 vs Ryzen 7 3700X Technical Specifications

    Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

    Intel

    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.

    AMD

    Ryzen 7 3700X

    The Ryzen 7 3700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 7 July 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm, 12 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 22,430 points. Launch price was $329.

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    Processing Power

    The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 3700X has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.67 GHz on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 versus 4.4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700X — a 48.9% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700X. The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 uses the Northwood (2002−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020) (7 nm, 12 nm). In PassMark, the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 scores 395 against the Ryzen 7 3700X's 22,430 — a 193.1% lead for the Ryzen 7 3700X. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 vs 32 MB on the Ryzen 7 3700X.

    FeatureMobile Pentium 4 2.66Ryzen 7 3700X
    Cores / Threads
    1 / 2
    8 / 16+700%
    Boost Clock
    2.67 GHz
    4.4 GHz+65%
    Base Clock
    —
    3.6 GHz
    L3 Cache
    0 kB
    32 MB
    L2 Cache
    512 kB
    512K (per core)
    Process
    130 nm
    7 nm, 12 nm-95%
    Architecture
    Northwood (2002−2004)
    Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
    PassMark
    395
    22,430+5578%
    Geekbench 6 Single
    800
    —
    Geekbench 6 Multi
    800
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    Memory & Platform

    The Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Ryzen 7 3700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2 on the Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 3700X — the Ryzen 7 3700X supports 159900% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 3700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 3100% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66) vs 2 (Ryzen 7 3700X). PCIe lanes: 0 (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 3700X) — the Ryzen 7 3700X offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 852PM,855PM (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66) and AMD 500 series,AMD 400 series,AMD 300 series (Ryzen 7 3700X).

    FeatureMobile Pentium 4 2.66Ryzen 7 3700X
    Socket
    PGA478
    AM4
    PCIe Generation
    PCIe 1.1
    PCIe 4.0+264%
    Max RAM Speed
    DDR2
    DDR4-3200+159900%
    Max RAM Capacity
    4 GB
    128 GB+3100%
    RAM Channels
    1
    2+100%
    ECC Support
    No
    Yes
    PCIe Lanes
    0
    24
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    Advanced Features

    Virtualization: None (Mobile Pentium 4 2.66) / not specified (Ryzen 7 3700X). Primary use case: Mobile Pentium 4 2.66 targets Legacy Laptop.

    FeatureMobile Pentium 4 2.66Ryzen 7 3700X
    Integrated GPU
    No
    No
    IGPU Model
    None
    —
    Unlocked
    No
    —
    AVX-512
    No
    —
    Virtualization
    None
    —
    Target Use
    Legacy Laptop
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