Pentium 4 1.80 vs Atom N270

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 Pentium 4 1.80 is positioned at rank 1141 and the Atom N270 is on rank 411, so the Atom N270 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 Pentium 4 1.80

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

779288%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

736350%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

534650%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

161068%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

127582%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

111610%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

63925%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

63090%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

57445%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

57440%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

56797%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

55265%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

54492%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

54273%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

53780%

#1141

Pentium 4 1.80

MSRP: $562|Avg: $40

100%

#1142

Pentium III 1133

MSRP: $990|Avg: $30

45%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N270

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

99%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#399

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

554%

#400

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

545%

#401

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

501%

#402

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

498%

#403

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

494%

#405

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

477%

#406

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

457%

#407

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

457%

#408

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

444%

#411

Atom N270

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

98%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom N270 (2008) utilizes 45 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium 4 1.80	Atom N270
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 180 nm)	🛑 Legacy (DiamondVille (2008−2009) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium 4 1.80 (2001) relies on 180 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium 4 1.80	Atom N270
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($40)	✅ 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4 1.80 and Atom N270

Pentium 4 1.80

The Pentium 4 1.80 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 180 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 67 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 225 points. Launch price was $69.

Atom N270

The Atom N270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the DiamondVille (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 0.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PBGA437. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.5 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 265 points. Launch price was $44.

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Processing Power

The Pentium 4 1.80 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N270's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Pentium 4 1.80 versus 0.1 GHz on the Atom N270 — a 178.9% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 1.80. The Pentium 4 1.80 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (180 nm), while the Atom N270 uses DiamondVille (2008−2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4 1.80 scores 225 against the Atom N270's 265 — a 16.3% lead for the Atom N270. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium 4 1.80	Atom N270
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz+1700%	0.1 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB	512 kB+100%
Process	180 nm	45 nm-75%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	DiamondVille (2008−2009)
PassMark	225	265+18%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium 4 1.80 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom N270 uses PBGA437 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.