CPU
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Celeron M 743
Pentium E5200
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 Pentium E5200 is on rank 887, so the Pentium E5200 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 Pentium E5200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron M 743 | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron M 743 | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 M 743 and Pentium E5200
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.
Pentium E5200
The Pentium E5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Agosto 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,315 points. Launch price was $99.
Processing Power
The Celeron M 743 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Pentium E5200 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium E5200 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Celeron M 743 versus 2.5 GHz on the Pentium E5200 — a 63.2% clock advantage for the Pentium E5200. The Celeron M 743 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium E5200 uses Wolfdale (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron M 743 scores 1,324 against the Pentium E5200's 1,315 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron M 743.
| Feature | Celeron M 743 | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz+92% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Wolfdale (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 1,324 | 1,315 |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron M 743 uses the BGA965 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium E5200 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron M 743 | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA965 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Celeron M 743 launched at $107 MSRP, while the Pentium E5200 debuted at $84. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Pentium E5200 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron M 743 delivers 88.3 pts/$ vs 87.7 pts/$ for the Pentium E5200 — making the Celeron M 743 the 0.7% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron M 743 | Pentium E5200 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $107 | $84-21% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 88.3 | 87.7 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2008 |
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