CPU
GPU
Celeron 900
Pentium M 745
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 Celeron 900 is positioned at rank 1193 and the Pentium M 745 is on rank 820, so the Pentium M 745 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 900
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 745
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 900 | Pentium M 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 900 | Pentium M 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Celeron 900 and Pentium M 745
Celeron 900
The Celeron 900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 485 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium M 745
The Pentium M 745 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 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: 465 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 745 is built on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 900 scores 485 against the Pentium M 745's 465 — a 4.2% lead for the Celeron 900. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 220 vs 100, a 75% lead for the Celeron 900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 229 vs 100 (78.4% advantage for the Celeron 900). L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 900 vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 745.
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Pentium M 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | — | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+22% | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB |
| Process | 45 nm-50% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | — | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 485+4% | 465 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 220+120% | 100 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 229+129% | 100 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 2.0. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 900 versus DDR2 on the Pentium M 745 — the Celeron 900 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 900 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 900) and Intel 855GME,Intel 855PM (Pentium M 745).
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Pentium M 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333+50% | DDR2 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: No (Celeron 900) vs false (Pentium M 745). Primary use case: Celeron 900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 900 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Celeron 900 | Pentium M 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | false |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
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