A6-8500P vs Pentium M 735

A6-8500P

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

Pentium M 735

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A6-8500P

2 / 2

1,445

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium M 735

1 / 1

1,459

+1.0%

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 A6-8500P is positioned at rank 992 and the Pentium M 735 is on rank 1207, so the A6-8500P offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar A6-8500P

#980

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2030%

#981

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2001%

#982

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1837%

#983

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1828%

#984

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1812%

#986

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1749%

#987

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1678%

#988

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1675%

#989

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1630%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

99%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

99%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

97%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

97%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

95%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 735

#1195

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5915%

#1196

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5829%

#1197

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5351%

#1198

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5327%

#1199

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5278%

#1201

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5097%

#1202

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4887%

#1203

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4879%

#1204

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4748%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

100%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

98%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

96%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

94%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

93%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

92%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

92%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

90%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

89%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

87%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The A6-8500P (2015) utilizes 28 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	A6-8500P	Pentium M 735
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($16)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 735 (2004) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	A6-8500P	Pentium M 735
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1720%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($16)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A6-8500P Benchmark Check

Pentium M 735 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A6-8500P and Pentium M 735

A6-8500P

The A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,445 points. Launch price was $70.

Pentium M 735

The Pentium M 735 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,459 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The A6-8500P packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium M 735 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the A6-8500P has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the A6-8500P versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 — a 55.3% clock advantage for the A6-8500P (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The A6-8500P uses the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium M 735 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the A6-8500P scores 1,445 against the Pentium M 735's 1,459 — a 1% lead for the Pentium M 735.

Feature	A6-8500P	Pentium M 735
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	3 GHz+76%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.7 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB	2 MB+100%
Process	28 nm-69%	90 nm
Architecture	Carrizo (2015−2018)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	1,445	1,459

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Memory & Platform

The A6-8500P uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium M 735 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the A6-8500P versus DDR-333 on the Pentium M 735 — the A6-8500P supports 305.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-8500P supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A6-8500P) vs 1 (Pentium M 735). PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-8500P) vs 0 (Pentium M 735) — the A6-8500P offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	A6-8500P	Pentium M 735
Socket	FP4	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1600	DDR-333
Max RAM Capacity	16	2 GB+13107100%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A6-8500P) vs None (Pentium M 735). The A6-8500P includes integrated graphics (Radeon R5 Graphics), while the Pentium M 735 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 735 targets Mobile Legacy. Direct competitor: A6-8500P rivals Pentium 3825U.