Pentium III 1133
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Pentium III 1133

Intel

PassMark

180

MSRP

$990

AVG Price

$30

2007-01-01
29 Watt
Tualatin (2000−2002)

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Overview

The Pentium III 1133 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tualatin (2000−2002) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.13 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 180 nm process technology. Socket: PGA370. Thermal design power (TDP): 29 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 180 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium III 1133

#973
A8-3820
MSRP: $280|Avg: $200
182%
#974
Athlon XP 2800+
MSRP: $375|Avg: $35
181%
#975
Pentium III 1266S
MSRP: $369|Avg: $20
175%
#976
Athlon XP 2200+
MSRP: $241|Avg: $30
156%
#977
Athlon II X4 635
MSRP: $400|Avg: $250
150%
#978
Athlon XP 2100+
MSRP: $420|Avg: $30
147%
#979
Pentium G4400TE
MSRP: $300|Avg: $250
146%
#980
Celeron 2.70
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
139%
#981
Phenom X3 8450
MSRP: $145|Avg: $147
139%
#982
Athlon II X4 638
MSRP: $300|Avg: $280
135%
#983
Ryzen Embedded R2314
MSRP: $300|Avg: $762
128%
#984
Core 2 Duo E7200
MSRP: $133|Avg: $133
126%
#985
Athlon XP 1800+
MSRP: $252|Avg: $30
125%
#986
Celeron E1200
MSRP: $53|Avg: $98
113%
#987
Athlon XP 2000+
MSRP: $339|Avg: $40
105%
#988
Pentium III 1133
MSRP: $990|Avg: $30
100%
#989
Celeron 2.10
MSRP: $49|Avg: $49
97%
#990
Pentium 4 1.80
MSRP: $562|Avg: $40
94%
#991
Athlon 64 FX-57
MSRP: $1031|Avg: $200
60%
#992
Phenom X4 9450e
MSRP: $450|Avg: $430
56%
#993
Core 2 Extreme QX9770
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399
55%
#994
Athlon 64 3300+
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
44%
#995
Pentium 4 2.40
MSRP: $193|Avg: $193
28%
#996
Pentium 4 2.66
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
21%
#997
Athlon 64 FX-60
MSRP: $1031|Avg: $1000
20%
#998
Pentium III 1400S
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
15%
#999
Athlon 64 FX-51
MSRP: $733|Avg: $733
14%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium III 1133 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium III 1133 specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Pentium III 1133 is a 1-core / 1-thread processor based on the Tualatin (2000−2002) architecture, manufactured on a 180 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 1.13 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 0 kB of L3 cache, plus 256 kB of L2 cache and 8 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 180, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

SpecificationPentium III 1133
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units1C / 1T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost1.13 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designTualatin (2000−2002)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient180 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data256 kB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache8 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor80 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities44 million
64-bit SupportNo
Windows 11 CompatibleNo
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score180
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Memory & Platform

The Pentium III 1133 fits into the PGA370 socket and supports PCIe 1.1.

SpecificationPentium III 1133
TypeDesktop or Laptop processordesktop
SocketMotherboard socket requiredPGA370
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 1.1
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Pentium III 1133 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 29 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationPentium III 1133
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload29 Watt
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Value Analysis

At an average price of $30 (MSRP: $990), the Pentium III 1133 delivers 6 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3551 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationPentium III 1133
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price$990
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days$30
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#3551
Release DateLaunch date2007-01-01
Release Year2000
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

3 categories

General Information

6 specs

Typedesktop
DesignerIntel
Launch Price$69
Release Date2007-01-01
Architecture CodenameTualatin (2000−2002)
Performance Ranking Position3551

Technical Specifications

12 specs

Cores1
Threads1
Die Size80 mm2
L1 Cache8 kB
L2 Cache256 kB
L3 Cache0 kB
Max Frequency1.13 GHz
64-Bit Support-
Transistor Count44 million
Process Technology180 nm
Windows 11 Compatible-
Max Case Temperature (TCase)69 °C

Compatibility

4 specs

SocketPGA370
PCIe GenerationPCIe 1.1
Power Consumption (TDP)29 Watt
Max Processors In Config1

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