CPU
GPU
Pentium M 1.70
Core Solo T1400
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 M 1.70 is positioned at rank 161 and the Core Solo T1400 is on rank 1236, so the Pentium M 1.70 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 1.70
Performance Per Dollar Core Solo T1400
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 1.70 | Core Solo T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Banias (2003) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 1.70 | Core Solo T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 M 1.70 and Core Solo T1400
Pentium M 1.70
The Pentium M 1.70 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: 1.7 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: 435 points. Launch price was $69.
Core Solo T1400
The Core Solo T1400 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 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 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: 428 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium M 1.70 and Core Solo T1400 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 1.70 versus 1.83 GHz on the Core Solo T1400 — a 7.4% clock advantage for the Core Solo T1400. The Pentium M 1.70 uses the Banias (2003) architecture (130 nm), while the Core Solo T1400 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 1.70 scores 435 against the Core Solo T1400's 428 — a 1.6% lead for the Pentium M 1.70. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 1.70 | Core Solo T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 1.83 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | — | 1.83 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 65 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Banias (2003) | Yonah (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 435+2% | 428 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.
| Feature | Pentium M 1.70 | Core Solo T1400 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
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