Pentium 4 2.60 vs Core Solo T1300

CPU

GPU

Pentium 4 2.60

1 Cores1 Thrd92 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2002

Core Solo T1300

1 Cores1 Thrd2 WWMax: 1.66 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium 4 2.60

1 / 1

365

0.0%

385

+5.5%

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 Pentium 4 2.60 is positioned at rank 1128 and the Core Solo T1300 is on rank 1240, so the Pentium 4 2.60 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 2.60

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

342544%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

323670%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

235011%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

70799%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

56080%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

49059%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

28099%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

27732%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

25251%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

25248%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

24966%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

24292%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

23953%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

23856%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

23640%

#1127

Pentium III 1400

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

100%

#1128

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

100%

#1129

Pentium III 1400S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#1130

Athlon XP 1800+

MSRP: $252|Avg: $30

98%

#1131

Athlon XP 1900+

MSRP: $269|Avg: $20

97%

#1132

Athlon 64 FX-51

MSRP: $733|Avg: $733

92%

#1133

Athlon 64 FX-55

MSRP: $827|Avg: $50

91%

#1134

Athlon 64 FX-53

MSRP: $799|Avg: $15

89%

#1135

Athlon XP 2000+

MSRP: $339|Avg: $40

81%

#1136

Athlon 64 FX-57

MSRP: $1031|Avg: $200

77%

#1137

Athlon XP 3000+

MSRP: $588|Avg: $20

76%

#1138

Athlon XP 2100+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $30

69%

#1139

Pentium III 1266S

MSRP: $369|Avg: $20

63%

#1140

Pentium 4 1.80

MSRP: $562|Avg: $40

44%

#1141

Pentium III 1133

MSRP: $990|Avg: $30

20%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core Solo T1300

#1228

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

15946%

#1229

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

15712%

#1230

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

14424%

#1231

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

14359%

#1232

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

14227%

#1234

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

13739%

#1235

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

13174%

#1236

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

13152%

#1237

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

12799%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

100%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium 4 2.60 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core Solo T1300 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 5.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium 4 2.60	Core Solo T1300
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 130 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core Solo T1300 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 60% cheaper ($10 vs $25) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium 4 2.60	Core Solo T1300
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+164%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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.

Pentium 4 2.60 Benchmark Check

Core Solo T1300 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium 4 2.60 and Core Solo T1300

Pentium 4 2.60

The Pentium 4 2.60 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: 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 365 points. Launch price was $69.

Core Solo T1300

The Core Solo T1300 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 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 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: 385 points. Launch price was $249.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium 4 2.60 and Core Solo T1300 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium 4 2.60 versus 1.66 GHz on the Core Solo T1300 — a 44.1% clock advantage for the Pentium 4 2.60. The Pentium 4 2.60 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (130 nm), while the Core Solo T1300 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium 4 2.60 scores 365 against the Core Solo T1300's 385 — a 5.3% lead for the Core Solo T1300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium 4 2.60	Core Solo T1300
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+57%	1.66 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.66 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	130 nm	65 nm-50%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Yonah (2005−2006)
PassMark	365	385+5%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.

Feature	Pentium 4 2.60	Core Solo T1300
Socket	PGA478	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Pentium 4 2.60 launched at $401 MSRP, while the Core Solo T1300 debuted at $209. At current prices ($25 vs $10), the Core Solo T1300 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium 4 2.60 delivers 14.6 pts/$ vs 38.5 pts/$ for the Core Solo T1300 — making the Core Solo T1300 the 90% better value option.