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Intel Pentium M 1200MHz

Explore Intel Pentium M 1200MHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.2/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium M 1200MHz is a Laptop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 1.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 155 and a single-thread rating of 166. Its stated TDP is 12 W.

CPU Mark155
2 samples
Single Thread166
Overall rank#5,947
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.2Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium M 1200MHz is a Laptop processor with 1 cores and 1 threads. Its base clock is 1.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 155 and a single-thread rating of 166. Its stated TDP is 12 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium M 1200MHz is a Laptop released in 2009. Recorded specifications include 1 cores and 1 threads, a 12 W reference TDP, a 155 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 155 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 166 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

The 12 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Pentium M 1200MHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 1 cores and 1 threads, a 12 W reference TDP, a 155 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium M 1200MHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Pentium M 1200MHz?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Pentium M 1200MHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 12 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

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Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHzIntel157 points
02Intel Pentium M 1000MHzIntel156 points
04Intel Pentium M 1200MHzThis CPU155 points
05Mobile Intel Celeron 2.40GHzUnknown154 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Mobile Intel Celeron 2.40GHzUnknown376 points
02Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHzIntel234 points
03Intel Pentium M 1000MHzIntel222 points
05Intel Pentium M 1200MHzThis CPU166 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom N280 @ 1.66GHzIntel62.8 Mark/W
02Intel Pentium M 1000MHzIntel22.3 Mark/W
03Intel Pentium M 1200MHzThis CPU12.9 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
166.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2009
Socket—
Cores / threads1 / 1
Base clock1.20 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP12 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

No structured cache data.