CPU
GPU
Pentium M 780
Atom S1260
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 780 is positioned at rank 807 and the Atom S1260 is on rank 749, so the Atom S1260 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 780
Performance Per Dollar Atom S1260
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 780 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Centerton (2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 780 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 780 and Atom S1260
Pentium M 780
The Pentium M 780 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 2.26 GHz, with boost up to 0.03 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: 575 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom S1260
The Atom S1260 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 December 2012 (12 years ago). It is based on the Centerton (2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1283. Thermal design power (TDP): 8.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 555 points. Launch price was $64.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 780 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom S1260 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Atom S1260 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 0.03 GHz on the Pentium M 780 versus 2 GHz on the Atom S1260 — a 194.1% clock advantage for the Atom S1260 (base: 2.26 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium M 780 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Atom S1260 uses Centerton (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 780 scores 575 against the Atom S1260's 555 — a 3.5% lead for the Pentium M 780. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 780 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 0.03 GHz | 2 GHz+6567% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz+13% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 32 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Centerton (2012) |
| PassMark | 575+4% | 555 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 780 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom S1260 uses FCBGA1283 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Pentium M 780 versus DDR3-1333 on the Atom S1260 — the Atom S1260 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom S1260 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium M 780) vs 1 (Atom S1260). PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium M 780) vs 8 (Atom S1260) — the Pentium M 780 offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 915GM,945GT (Pentium M 780) and Intel BGA1283 (Atom S1260).
| Feature | Pentium M 780 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FCBGA1283 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+100% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Pentium M 780) / not specified (Atom S1260).
| Feature | Pentium M 780 | Atom S1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
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