Pentium M 760 vs Atom D510
Pentium M 760
Atom D510
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 760 is positioned at rank 636 and the Atom D510 is on rank 626, so the Atom D510 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 760
Performance Per Dollar Atom D510
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 760 | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 760 | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| 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 M 760 and Atom D510
Pentium M 760
The Pentium M 760 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 515 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom D510
The Atom D510 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 December 2009 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.67 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $97.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 760 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom D510 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom D510 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium M 760 versus 1.67 GHz on the Atom D510 — a 18% clock advantage for the Pentium M 760 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.66 GHz). The Pentium M 760 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Atom D510 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 760 scores 515 against the Atom D510's 525 — a 1.9% lead for the Atom D510. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 240 vs 130, a 59.5% lead for the Pentium M 760 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 760 | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+20% | 1.67 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz+20% | 1.66 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 45 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Pineview (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 515 | 525+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 240+85% | 130 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 350 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 760 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom D510 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-533 memory speed. The Atom D510 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium M 760) vs 1 (Atom D510). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 760) vs 4 (Atom D510) — the Atom D510 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 915GM,915PM (Pentium M 760) and NM10 (Atom D510).
| Feature | Pentium M 760 | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FCBGA559 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization: not specified (Pentium M 760) / None (Atom D510). The Atom D510 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Pentium M 760 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 760 targets Mobile, Atom D510 targets Nettop. Direct competitor: Pentium M 760 rivals Pentium M 750.
| Feature | Pentium M 760 | Atom D510 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel GMA 3150 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | — | None |
| Target Use | Mobile | Nettop |
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