A6-8500P vs Pentium M 735

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GPU

A6-8500P

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 3 GHz2015

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Pentium M 735

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2004

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A6-8500P vs Pentium M 735 Performance Spectrum

A6-8500P

2 / 2

1,445

0.0%

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Pentium M 735

1 / 1

1,459

+1.0%

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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.

A6-8500P vs Pentium M 735 FPS Benchmarks

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A6-8500P vs Pentium M 735: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

A6-8500P

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $194 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $294 MSRP).
✅Delivers 191.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.4 vs 5.0 PassMark/$ ($100 MSRP vs $294 MSRP).
✅Draws 1W instead of 21W, a 20W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R5 Graphics, while Pentium M 735 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (1,445 vs 1,459).

Pentium M 735

2004

Why buy it

✅+1% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 5.0 vs 14.4 PassMark/$ ($294 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌2000% higher power demand at 21W vs 1W.
❌No integrated graphics, while A6-8500P can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is A6-8500P better than Pentium M 735?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, A6-8500P is ahead with a 0.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Pentium M 735 pulls ahead with 1% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Pentium M 735 is the stronger fit. You are getting 1% better PassMark, backed by 1 cores and 1 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

A6-8500P is the better buy right now. A6-8500P comes in $194 cheaper on MSRP at $100 MSRP versus $294 MSRP, and it still gives you a 0.6% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Pentium M 735 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1% better PassMark. It is also 191.2% better value on MSRP (14.4 vs 5.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A6-8500P makes more sense long term for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2015 vs 2004). That makes it the safer long-term bet.

A6-8500P vs Pentium M 735 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 -580.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-8500P supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 700% 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 GB+700%	2 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	No	No
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.

Feature	A6-8500P	Pentium M 735
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Radeon R5 Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	true	None
Target Use	—	Mobile Legacy

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Value Analysis

At launch, the A6-8500P was priced at $100, while the Pentium M 735 came in at $294. On launch pricing ($100 vs $294), A6-8500P was $194 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the A6-8500P delivers 14.4 pts/$ vs 5.0 pts/$ for the Pentium M 735 — making the A6-8500P the 97.7% better value option.

Feature	A6-8500P	Pentium M 735
MSRP	$100-66%	$294
Performance per Dollar	14.4+188%	5.0
Release Date	2015	2004

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