Celeron N2805 vs Pentium M 740

Celeron N2805

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.46 GHz2013

Pentium M 740

1 Cores1 Thrd27 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2005

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N2805

2 / 2

1,430

0.0%

1,435

+0.3%

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 N2805 is positioned at rank 250 and the Pentium M 740 is on rank 719, so the Celeron N2805 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 N2805

#237

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

410%

#238

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

404%

#239

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

371%

#240

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

370%

#241

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

366%

#243

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

354%

#244

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

339%

#245

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

338%

#246

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

329%

#250

Celeron N2805

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 740

#707

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1022%

#708

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1007%

#709

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

925%

#710

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

921%

#711

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

912%

#713

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

881%

#714

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

845%

#715

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

843%

#716

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

821%

#719

Pentium M 740

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 N2805 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N2805	Pentium M 740
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 740 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N2805	Pentium M 740
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 N2805 Benchmark Check

Pentium M 740 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N2805 and Pentium M 740

Celeron N2805

The Celeron N2805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $107.

Pentium M 740

The Pentium M 740 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 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 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: 1,435 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Celeron N2805 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium M 740 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Celeron N2805 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.46 GHz on the Celeron N2805 versus 1.73 GHz on the Pentium M 740 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Pentium M 740 (base: 1.46 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The Celeron N2805 uses the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium M 740 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N2805 scores 1,430 against the Pentium M 740's 1,435 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium M 740. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron N2805	Pentium M 740
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.46 GHz	1.73 GHz+18%
Base Clock	1.46 GHz	1.73 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512K (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	22 nm-76%	90 nm
Architecture	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	1,430	1,435

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N2805 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 740 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N2805	Pentium M 740
Socket	FCBGA1170	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	4	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N2805) / not specified (Pentium M 740). The Celeron N2805 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium M 740 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2805 rivals AMD E1-2100.