Pentium III 1200 vs Z-01
Pentium III 1200
Z-01
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 Pentium III 1200 is positioned at rank 1126 and the Z-01 is on rank 1221, so the Pentium III 1200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium III 1200
Performance Per Dollar Z-01
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium III 1200 | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Tualatin (2000−2002) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Desna (2011) / 40 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium III 1200 | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+10%) |
| 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 Pentium III 1200 and Z-01
Pentium III 1200
The Pentium III 1200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tualatin (2000−2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA370. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 195 points. Launch price was $69.
Z-01
The Z-01 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Desna (2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 215 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium III 1200 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Z-01 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Z-01 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Pentium III 1200 versus 1 GHz on the Z-01 — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Pentium III 1200. The Pentium III 1200 uses the Tualatin (2000−2002) architecture (130 nm), while the Z-01 uses Desna (2011) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium III 1200 scores 195 against the Z-01's 215 — a 9.8% lead for the Z-01. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium III 1200 | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.2 GHz+20% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 130 nm | 40 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Tualatin (2000−2002) | Desna (2011) |
| PassMark | 195 | 215+10% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 180 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium III 1200 uses the PGA370 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Z-01 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches SDR-133 on the Pentium III 1200 versus DDR3-1066 on the Z-01 — the Z-01 supports -209.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium III 1200 supports up to 512 MB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 196.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium III 1200) vs 4 (Z-01) — the Z-01 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium III 1200 | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA370 | FT1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | SDR-133 | DDR3-1066 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 512 MB | 4 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium III 1200) vs AMD-V (Z-01). The Z-01 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6250), while the Pentium III 1200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium III 1200 targets Legacy, Z-01 targets Tablet/Netbook.
| Feature | Pentium III 1200 | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 6250 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy | Tablet/Netbook |
Value Analysis
The Pentium III 1200 launched at $200 MSRP, while the Z-01 debuted at $50. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Z-01 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium III 1200 delivers 19.5 pts/$ vs 21.5 pts/$ for the Z-01 — making the Z-01 the 9.8% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium III 1200 | Z-01 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200 | $50-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10 | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 19.5 | 21.5+10% |
| Release Date | 2001 | 2011 |
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