CPU
GPU
Xeon 3.06
Pentium M 760
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 Xeon 3.06 is positioned at rank 1015 and the Pentium M 760 is on rank 636, so the Pentium M 760 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon 3.06
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 760
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon 3.06 | Pentium M 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Gallatin (2003−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon 3.06 | Pentium M 760 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Xeon 3.06 and Pentium M 760
Xeon 3.06
The Xeon 3.06 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 3.07 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 97 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 535 points. Launch price was $800.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Xeon 3.06 and Pentium M 760 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.07 GHz on the Xeon 3.06 versus 2 GHz on the Pentium M 760 — a 42.2% clock advantage for the Xeon 3.06. The Xeon 3.06 uses the Gallatin (2003−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Pentium M 760 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon 3.06 scores 535 against the Pentium M 760's 515 — a 3.8% lead for the Xeon 3.06. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Xeon 3.06 vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 760.
| Feature | Xeon 3.06 | Pentium M 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 3.07 GHz+53% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 130 nm | 90 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Gallatin (2003−2004) | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 535+4% | 515 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 240 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon 3.06 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 760 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon 3.06 | Pentium M 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Primary use case: Pentium M 760 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Pentium M 760 rivals Pentium M 750.
| Feature | Xeon 3.06 | Pentium M 760 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
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