Celeron 3867U vs Pentium M 740

Celeron 3867U

2 Cores2 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2019

Pentium M 740

1 Cores1 Thrd27 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 3867U

2 / 2

1,449

+1.0%

1,435

0.0%

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 Celeron 3867U is positioned at rank 132 and the Pentium M 740 is on rank 719, so the Celeron 3867U 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 Celeron 3867U

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

96%

#120

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

304%

#121

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

299%

#122

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

275%

#123

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

273%

#124

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

271%

#126

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

262%

#127

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

251%

#128

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

251%

#129

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

244%

#132

Celeron 3867U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

98%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

98%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

97%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 740

#707

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1022%

#708

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1007%

#709

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

925%

#710

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

921%

#711

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

912%

#713

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

881%

#714

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

845%

#715

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

843%

#716

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

821%

#719

Pentium M 740

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Celeron 3867U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 3867U	Pentium M 740
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 740 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 3867U	Pentium M 740
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.

Celeron 3867U Benchmark Check

Pentium M 740 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 3867U and Pentium M 740

Celeron 3867U

The Celeron 3867U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,449 points. Launch price was $107.

Pentium M 740

The Pentium M 740 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 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $69.

⚡

Processing Power

The Celeron 3867U packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium M 740 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron 3867U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 3867U versus 1.73 GHz on the Pentium M 740 — a 4% clock advantage for the Celeron 3867U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The Celeron 3867U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium M 740 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 3867U scores 1,449 against the Pentium M 740's 1,435 — a 1% lead for the Celeron 3867U. L3 cache: 2 MB on the Celeron 3867U vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 740.

Feature	Celeron 3867U	Pentium M 740
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.8 GHz+4%	1.73 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+4%	1.73 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	14 nm-84%	90 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	1,449	1,435

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Celeron 3867U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium M 740 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron 3867U	Pentium M 740
Socket	BGA1356	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

🔧

Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 3867U) / not specified (Pentium M 740). The Celeron 3867U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 610), while the Pentium M 740 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 3867U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 3867U rivals Pentium Gold 4417U.