Atom C3508 vs Pentium M 765

Atom C3508

4 Cores4 Thrd11.25 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2017

Pentium M 765

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Atom C3508

4 / 4

1,831

0.0%

Atom x5-Z8330

Core i3-3217U

Core 2 Duo T5270

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

1,834

+0.2%

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 Atom C3508 is positioned at rank 409 and the Pentium M 765 is on rank 918, so the Atom C3508 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 Atom C3508

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5675%

Xeon W-11955M

MSRP: $623|Avg: $450

95%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1072%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

952%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

735%

#274

EPYC 7313

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $764

98%

#275

Xeon w5-2455X

MSRP: $1039|Avg: $1049

98%

#276

Xeon w3-2425

MSRP: $529|Avg: $529

97%

#278

Xeon Gold 5416S

MSRP: $1445|Avg: N/A

96%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $1130

95%

#409

Atom C3508

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#416

Xeon E3-1276 v3

MSRP: $213|Avg: $244

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 765

#906

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1600%

#907

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1576%

#908

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1447%

#909

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1441%

#910

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1427%

#912

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1378%

#913

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1322%

#914

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1320%

#915

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1284%

#918

Pentium M 765

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

100%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

97%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

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 Atom C3508 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4: 1866, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Atom C3508	Pentium M 765
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 765 (2004) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Atom C3508	Pentium M 765
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Atom C3508 Benchmark Check

Pentium M 765 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Atom C3508 and Pentium M 765

Atom C3508

The Atom C3508 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,831 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium M 765

The Pentium M 765 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 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: 1,834 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Atom C3508 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium M 765 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Atom C3508 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Atom C3508 versus 2.1 GHz on the Pentium M 765 — a 27% clock advantage for the Pentium M 765 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Atom C3508 uses the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium M 765 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Atom C3508 scores 1,831 against the Pentium M 765's 1,834 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium M 765. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Atom C3508 vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 765.

Feature	Atom C3508	Pentium M 765
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+300%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz	2.1 GHz+31%
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.1 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	8 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB
Process	14 nm-84%	90 nm
Architecture	Goldmont (2016−2017)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	1,831	1,834

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Memory & Platform

The Atom C3508 uses the FCBGA1310 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium M 765 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-1866 on the Atom C3508 versus DDR2-533 on the Pentium M 765 — the Atom C3508 supports 66.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom C3508 supports up to 256 GB of RAM compared to 4 GB — 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Atom C3508) vs 16 (Pentium M 765) — the Pentium M 765 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA1310 (Atom C3508) and 915GM,945GT (Pentium M 765).

Feature	Atom C3508	Pentium M 765
Socket	FCBGA1310	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-1866+100%	DDR2-533
Max RAM Capacity	256 GB+6300%	4 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%