A8-3500M vs Pentium M 725
A8-3500M
Pentium M 725
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 A8-3500M is positioned at rank 821 and the Pentium M 725 is on rank 141, so the Pentium M 725 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-3500M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 725
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3500M | Pentium M 725 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3500M | Pentium M 725 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-3500M and Pentium M 725
A8-3500M
The A8-3500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,391 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium M 725
The Pentium M 725 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 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: 1,400 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-3500M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium M 725 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the A8-3500M has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the A8-3500M versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 725 — a 40% clock advantage for the A8-3500M (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A8-3500M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium M 725 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the A8-3500M scores 1,391 against the Pentium M 725's 1,400 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium M 725. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 231 vs 150, a 42.5% lead for the A8-3500M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A8-3500M | Pentium M 725 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+300% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+50% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.6 GHz+7% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm-64% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 1,391 | 1,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 231+54% | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 150 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3500M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 725 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the A8-3500M versus DDR-333 on the Pentium M 725 — the A8-3500M supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-3500M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (A8-3500M) vs 1 (Pentium M 725). PCIe lanes: 20 (A8-3500M) vs 0 (Pentium M 725) — the A8-3500M offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A8-3500M | Pentium M 725 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR-333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+700% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A8-3500M) vs None (Pentium M 725). The A8-3500M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the Pentium M 725 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3500M targets Budget Laptop, Pentium M 725 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3500M rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | A8-3500M | Pentium M 725 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6620G | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | None |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Legacy Laptop |
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