CPU
GPU
Celeron M 743
Athlon II X3 405e
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 M 743 is positioned at rank 1029 and the Athlon II X3 405e is on rank 935, so the Athlon II X3 405e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 743
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X3 405e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 743 | Athlon II X3 405e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 743 | Athlon II X3 405e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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.
Path of Exile 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M 743 and Athlon II X3 405e
Celeron M 743
The Celeron M 743 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA965. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,324 points. Launch price was $107.
Athlon II X3 405e
The Athlon II X3 405e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,331 points. Launch price was $80.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 743 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Athlon II X3 405e offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 405e has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Celeron M 743 versus 2.3 GHz on the Athlon II X3 405e — a 55.6% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 405e. The Celeron M 743 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon II X3 405e uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 743 scores 1,324 against the Athlon II X3 405e's 1,331 — a 0.5% lead for the Athlon II X3 405e.
| Feature | Celeron M 743 | Athlon II X3 405e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 3 / 3+200% |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz+77% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,324 | 1,331 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 743 uses the BGA965 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon II X3 405e uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron M 743 | Athlon II X3 405e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA965 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Celeron M 743 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 405e debuted at $100. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Athlon II X3 405e is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M 743 delivers 88.3 pts/$ vs 133.1 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 405e — making the Athlon II X3 405e the 40.5% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron M 743 | Athlon II X3 405e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $100-7% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.3 | 133.1+51% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2009 |
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