CPU
GPU
Pentium M 780
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
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 Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is on rank 1055, so the Pentium M 780 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 Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 780 | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / Standard Node) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 780 | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
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.
Mobile Athlon 64 3400+
The Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2005 (20 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 545 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium M 780 and Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 0.03 GHz on the Pentium M 780 versus 2.2 GHz on the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ — a 194.6% clock advantage for the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+. The Pentium M 780 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005). In PassMark, the Pentium M 780 scores 575 against the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+'s 545 — a 5.4% lead for the Pentium M 780.
| Feature | Pentium M 780 | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 0.03 GHz | 2.2 GHz+7233% |
| Base Clock | 2.26 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 90 nm | — |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 575+6% | 545 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 780 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Pentium M 780 versus 400 on the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ — the Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ supports 198% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium M 780 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium M 780) vs 1 (Mobile Athlon 64 3400+). PCIe lanes: 16 (Pentium M 780) vs 0 (Mobile Athlon 64 3400+) — the Pentium M 780 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 915GM,945GT (Pentium M 780) and 754 (Mobile Athlon 64 3400+).
| Feature | Pentium M 780 | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | 400+19900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+209715100% | 2 |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support false virtualization. Direct competitor: Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ rivals Pentium M 735.
| Feature | Pentium M 780 | Mobile Athlon 64 3400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | false |
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