Celeron 925 vs Pentium M 760

Celeron 925

35 WW2011

Pentium M 760

1 Cores1 Thrd27 WWMax: 2 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron 925

525

+1.9%

515

0.0%

Celeron 2.10

Pentium M 1.40

Mobile Pentium 4 2.66

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 925 is positioned at rank 1202 and the Pentium M 760 is on rank 636, so the Pentium M 760 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 925

#1190

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5589%

#1191

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5507%

#1192

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5055%

#1193

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5032%

#1194

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4986%

#1196

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4815%

#1197

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4617%

#1198

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4610%

#1199

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4486%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

97%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

97%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

96%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

96%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

94%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

93%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

93%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

91%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

90%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

89%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

87%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 760

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

98%

#624

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

855%

#625

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

842%

#626

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

773%

#627

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

770%

#628

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

763%

#630

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

736%

#631

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

706%

#632

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

705%

#633

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

686%

#636

Pentium M 760

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#638

Celeron Dual-Core T1400

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

99%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

97%

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 925 (2011) utilizes 45 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron 925	Pentium M 760
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 760 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron 925	Pentium M 760
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 925 Benchmark Check

Pentium M 760 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron 925 and Pentium M 760

Celeron 925

The Celeron 925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $69.

Pentium M 760

The Pentium M 760 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 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 515 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 760 is built on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Celeron 925 scores 525 against the Pentium M 760's 515 — a 1.9% lead for the Celeron 925. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 925 vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 760.

Feature	Celeron 925	Pentium M 760
Cores / Threads	—	1 / 1
Boost Clock	—	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	1 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	—	2 MB
Process	45 nm-50%	90 nm
Architecture	—	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	525+2%	515
Geekbench 6 Single	—	240

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 925 versus DDR2-533 on the Pentium M 760 — the Celeron 925 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 925 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Celeron 925) vs 2 (Pentium M 760). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: GL40,GM45 (Celeron 925) and 915GM,915PM (Pentium M 760).

Feature	Celeron 925	Pentium M 760
Socket	—	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333+50%	DDR2-533
Max RAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization: No (Celeron 925) / not specified (Pentium M 760). Primary use case: Celeron 925 targets Budget, Pentium M 760 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80; Pentium M 760 rivals Pentium M 750.