Celeron M 743 vs Core i5-480M

Celeron M 743

1 Cores1 Thrd1 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

Core i5-480M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.93 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron M 743

1 / 1

1,324

0.0%

1,327

+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 Celeron M 743 is positioned at rank 1029 and the Core i5-480M is on rank 6, so the Core i5-480M 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 M 743

#1017

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2372%

#1018

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2337%

#1019

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2146%

#1020

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2136%

#1021

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2116%

#1023

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2044%

#1024

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1960%

#1025

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1956%

#1026

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1904%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

100%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

99%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

96%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

95%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#1043

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

94%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-480M

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

111%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

109%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

100%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

100%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

99%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

95%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

91%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

91%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

89%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

82%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

81%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-480M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron M 743 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron M 743	Core i5-480M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($77)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Celeron M 743 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $77), it costs 81% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 412% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-480M.

Insight	Celeron M 743	Core i5-480M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+412%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($77)

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 M 743 Benchmark Check

Core i5-480M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron M 743 and Core i5-480M

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.

Core i5-480M

The Core i5-480M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,327 points. Launch price was $81.

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Processing Power

The Celeron M 743 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i5-480M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-480M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Celeron M 743 versus 2.93 GHz on the Core i5-480M — a 77.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-480M. The Celeron M 743 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-480M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 743 scores 1,324 against the Core i5-480M's 1,327 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-480M.

Feature	Celeron M 743	Core i5-480M
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.3 GHz	2.93 GHz+125%
Base Clock	—	2.66 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,324	1,327

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron M 743 uses the BGA965 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-480M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron M 743	Core i5-480M
Socket	BGA965	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Celeron M 743) / true (Core i5-480M). The Core i5-480M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)), while the Celeron M 743 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-480M rivals AMD Turion II M620.

Feature	Celeron M 743	Core i5-480M
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics (Ironlake)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	true

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Value Analysis

The Celeron M 743 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Core i5-480M debuted at $81. At current prices ($15 vs $77), the Celeron M 743 is $62 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M 743 delivers 88.3 pts/$ vs 17.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-480M — making the Celeron M 743 the 134.7% better value option.