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Overview

The Pentium III 1200 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: 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 256 kB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: PGA370. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 195 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 1200

#915

Athlon XP 2500+

MSRP: $172|Avg: $15

109%

#916

Athlon XP 3100+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

109%

#917

Sempron LE-1250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

108%

#918

A10-7700K

MSRP: $152|Avg: N/A

107%

#919

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

107%

#920

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

106%

#921

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

105%

#922

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

105%

#923

Core i7-6820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $344

105%

#924

Athlon XP 3000+

MSRP: $588|Avg: $20

105%

#925

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

104%

#926

Athlon 64 X2 5400+

MSRP: $485|Avg: $78

104%

#927

Phenom II X6 1065T

MSRP: $426|Avg: $170

103%

#928

Pentium G850

MSRP: $86|Avg: $75

102%

#929

Ryzen 3 2200GE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

101%

#930

Pentium III 1200

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

100%

#931

Pentium G3470

MSRP: $150|Avg: $130

97%

#932

Core i7-875K

MSRP: $353|Avg: $175

93%

#933

Athlon XP 2700+

MSRP: $349|Avg: $20

92%

#934

Core i5-6442EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

92%

#935

Core i7-4770TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $303

85%

#936

Pentium G640T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

85%

#937

Athlon 64 2000+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

85%

#938

Pentium 4 2.80

MSRP: $327|Avg: $25

84%

#939

Core i5-660

MSRP: $196|Avg: $150

83%

#940

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

83%

#941

Pentium G3240

MSRP: $89|Avg: $126

79%

#942

Core i3-2130

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

77%

#943

Pentium 4 2.26

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

76%

#944

Pentium 4 2.60

MSRP: $401|Avg: $25

75%

#945

Core 2 Quad Q9505

MSRP: $213|Avg: $150

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Pentium III 1200 across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Pentium III 1200 specifications and capabilities.

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Processing Power

The Pentium III 1200 is a 1-core / 1-thread processor based on the Tualatin (2000−2002) architecture, manufactured on a 130 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 1.2 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 195, placing it in the Entry Level performance tier as a Legacy generation product.

Specification	Pentium III 1200
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units	1C / 1T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost	1.2 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design	Tualatin (2000−2002)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient	130 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores	0 kB
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data	256 kB
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache	8 kB
Die SizePhysical silicon area of the processor	80 mm2
Transistor CountMore transistors = more capabilities	44 million
64-bit Support	No
Windows 11 Compatible	No
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score	195

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium III 1200 fits into the PGA370 socket and supports PCIe 1.1 with 0 total PCIe lanes for expansion cards and storage.

Specification	Pentium III 1200
TypeDesktop or Laptop processor	desktop
SocketMotherboard socket required	PGA370
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth	PCIe 1.1
PCIe LanesTotal available lanes for GPUs, NVMe drives, and expansion	0
Max RAM SpeedMaximum officially supported memory frequency	SDR-133
Max RAM CapacityMaximum installable memory	512 MB
RAM ChannelsDual-channel doubles bandwidth vs single-channel	1
ECC SupportError-Correcting Code memory — prevents data corruption	No
Integrated GPUBuilt-in graphics processor	No
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers	1

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Advanced Features

The Pentium III 1200 is primarily designed for Legacy. Virtualization: None — enables running virtual machines efficiently (important for development and server workloads).

Specification	Pentium III 1200
Primary Use CaseIntended workload category	Legacy
OverclockingWhether CPU clock can be manually increased	🔒 Locked
AVX-512Advanced vector instructions for AI/ML workloads	❌ Not Supported
VirtualizationHardware-assisted virtualization technology	None

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Power & Cooling

The Pentium III 1200 has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 30 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

Specification	Pentium III 1200
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload	30 Watt

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $10 (MSRP: $200), the Pentium III 1200 delivers 20 PassMark points per dollar. Performance ranking position: #3555 out of all indexed processors.

Specification	Pentium III 1200
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$200
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$10
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch	$69
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking	#3555
Release DateLaunch date	2007-01-01
Release Year	2001
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

Type	desktop
Designer	Intel
Launch Price	$69
Release Date	2007-01-01
Architecture Codename	Tualatin (2000−2002)
Performance Ranking Position	3555

Technical Specifications

12 specs

Cores	1
Threads	1
Die Size	80 mm2
L1 Cache	8 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB
L3 Cache	0 kB
Max Frequency	1.2 GHz
64-Bit Support	-
Transistor Count	44 million
Process Technology	130 nm
Windows 11 Compatible	-
Max Case Temperature (TCase)	69 °C