Pentium M 770 vs Opteron 246
Pentium M 770
Opteron 246
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 770 is positioned at rank 393 and the Opteron 246 is on rank 762, so the Pentium M 770 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 770
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 246
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 770 | Opteron 246 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 770 | Opteron 246 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 770 and Opteron 246
Pentium M 770
The Pentium M 770 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 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.01 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: 545 points. Launch price was $69.
Opteron 246
The Opteron 246 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 538 points. Launch price was $109.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium M 770 and Opteron 246 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.01 GHz on the Pentium M 770 versus 2 GHz on the Opteron 246 — a 198% clock advantage for the Opteron 246. The Pentium M 770 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Opteron 246 uses SledgeHammer (2003−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 770 scores 545 against the Opteron 246's 538 — a 1.3% lead for the Pentium M 770. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 770 | Opteron 246 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 0.01 GHz | 2 GHz+19900% |
| Base Clock | 2.13 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 90 nm-31% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) |
| PassMark | 545+1% | 538 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 770 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Opteron 246 uses 940 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium M 770 | Opteron 246 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 940 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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