Pentium M 1.30
VS
Ryzen 5 7600X

Pentium M 1.30 vs Ryzen 5 7600X

Intel

Pentium M 1.30

1 Cores1 Thrd24 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2003
VS
AMD

Ryzen 5 7600X

6 Cores12 Thrd105 WWMax: 5.3 GHz2022

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 Pentium M 1.30 is positioned at rank #676 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 M 1.30

#664
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
931%
#665
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
918%
#666
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
843%
#667
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
839%
#668
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
831%
#670
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
803%
#671
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
770%
#672
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
768%
#673
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
748%
#676
Pentium M 1.30
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#681
Core i3-N305
MSRP: $309|Avg: $309
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7600X

#29
Core Ultra 7 265F
MSRP: $369|Avg: $276
112%
#30
Core i5-12400F
MSRP: $174|Avg: $110
112%
#31
Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
110%
#32
Ryzen 7 2700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $100
110%
#33
Core i3-10100F
MSRP: $88|Avg: $50
110%
#34
Ryzen 5 7400F
MSRP: $150|Avg: $147
109%
#35
Ryzen 5 9600X
MSRP: $279|Avg: $178
106%
#36
Ryzen 7 3800X
MSRP: $399|Avg: $140
103%
#37
Ryzen 3 5300G
MSRP: $130|Avg: $80
103%
#38
Ryzen 9 7900X
MSRP: $549|Avg: $316
102%
#39
Ryzen 5 5600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $135
102%
#40
Core i5-14600KF
MSRP: $304|Avg: $239
102%
#41
Ryzen 7 5800
MSRP: $349|Avg: $160
101%
#42
Core i3-14100F
MSRP: $109|Avg: $96
101%
#43
Ryzen 7 3700X
MSRP: $329|Avg: $140
101%
#44
Ryzen 5 7600X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $178
100%
#45
Ryzen 3 3100
MSRP: $99|Avg: $75
100%
#46
Core i5-13490F
MSRP: $235|Avg: $170
99%
#47
Ryzen 5 5600F
MSRP: $99|Avg: $129
99%
#48
Ryzen 9 PRO 3900
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
98%
#49
Ryzen 3 4300GE
MSRP: $94|Avg: $72
98%
#50
Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $50
98%
#51
Core Ultra 5 225
MSRP: $240|Avg: $200
98%
#52
Core i5-11500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $110
98%
#53
Core i3-12100F
MSRP: $97|Avg: $90
98%
#54
Core Ultra 7 265
MSRP: $384|Avg: $320
98%
#55
Ryzen 7 5800X
MSRP: $449|Avg: $180
97%
#56
Core i5-11400F
MSRP: $157|Avg: $110
97%
#57
Ryzen 7 5700G
MSRP: $359|Avg: $160
96%
#58
Ryzen 7 5700X
MSRP: $299|Avg: $175
96%
#59
Core i5-9500
MSRP: $192|Avg: $65
95%
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 Ryzen 5 7600X (2022) utilizes 5 nm, 6 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightPentium M 1.30Ryzen 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 (Banias (2003) / 130 nm)
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm, 6 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 1.30 (2003) relies on 130 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightPentium M 1.30Ryzen 5 7600X
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($178)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 1.30 and Ryzen 5 7600X

Intel

Pentium M 1.30

The Pentium M 1.30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Banias (2003) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 24 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 315 points. Launch price was $69.

AMD

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 Pentium M 1.30 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7600X offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Ryzen 5 7600X has 5 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium M 1.30 versus 5.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7600X — a 121.2% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7600X. The Pentium M 1.30 uses the Banias (2003) architecture (130 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) (5 nm, 6 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 1.30 scores 315 against the Ryzen 5 7600X's 28,325 — a 195.6% lead for the Ryzen 5 7600X. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 1.30 vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7600X.

FeaturePentium M 1.30Ryzen 5 7600X
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
6 / 12+500%
Boost Clock
1.3 GHz
5.3 GHz+308%
Base Clock
4.7 GHz
L3 Cache
0 kB
32 MB (total)
L2 Cache
1 MB
6 MB+500%
Process
130 nm
5 nm, 6 nm-96%
Architecture
Banias (2003)
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
PassMark
315
28,325+8892%
Cinebench R23 Multi
15,300
Geekbench 6 Single
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
13,800
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium M 1.30 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Ryzen 5 7600X uses AM5 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeaturePentium M 1.30Ryzen 5 7600X
Socket
PGA478
AM5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 1.1
PCIe 5.0+355%
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium M 1.30) / AMD-V (Ryzen 5 7600X). The Ryzen 5 7600X includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Pentium M 1.30 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 5 7600X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 5 7600X rivals Intel Core i5-13600K.

FeaturePentium M 1.30Ryzen 5 7600X
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Gaming