Intel’s Pentium M is a silent beast. On one hand, the very fastest 2.13GHz model boasts a thermal design power of 27W, which is a fraction of the dual-core Pentium D chips. It will even run passively without a cooling fan under the right conditions. The Pentium M architecture is efficient at accelerating game performance and posts numbers that rival Pentium 4 and Athlon 64 systems. The Pentium M combines efficiency and muscle to power through software without relying on inflated clock frequencies. The architecture is tweaked for speeds up to 2.13GHz. It wields a 2MB L2 cache as a means of shifting reliance from memory accesses and further augmenting overall performance. The processor interfaces with a 533MHz FSB through Intel’s 915-series of mobile chipsets. Performance clearly improves by virtue of the faster bus speed and extra bit of operating frequency. Of course, it’s still important to establish a balance. Although the Pentium M is small and runs at a reduced clock rate, Intel still charges upwards of $650 for a boxed retail processor, and that’s on top of the other platform components you’ll need for a complete Socket 479 system. Yet, if you’rebuilding an ultra-quiet home theater machine or a DIY notebook, the Pentium M 770 is your fastest option.
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