Core 2 Duo SU9300 vs Pentium M 725

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 Core 2 Duo SU9300 is positioned at rank 143 and the Pentium M 725 is on rank 141, so the Pentium M 725 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 Core 2 Duo SU9300

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

99%

#131

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

316%

#132

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

312%

#133

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

286%

#134

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

285%

#135

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

282%

#137

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

272%

#138

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

261%

#139

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

261%

#140

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

254%

#143

Core 2 Duo SU9300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

99%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 725

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

99%

#129

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

314%

#130

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

310%

#131

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

284%

#132

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

283%

#133

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

280%

#135

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

271%

#136

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

260%

#137

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

259%

#138

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

252%

#141

Pentium M 725

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium M 725 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Duo SU9300 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9300	Pentium M 725
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Duo SU9300	Pentium M 725
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.

Core 2 Duo SU9300 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo SU9300 and Pentium M 725

Core 2 Duo SU9300

The Core 2 Duo SU9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,392 points. Launch price was $249.

Pentium M 725

The Pentium M 725 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,400 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Duo SU9300 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium M 725 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core 2 Duo SU9300 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU9300 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 725 — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Pentium M 725 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core 2 Duo SU9300 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium M 725 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo SU9300 scores 1,392 against the Pentium M 725's 1,400 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium M 725. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SU9300 vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 725.

Feature	Core 2 Duo SU9300	Pentium M 725
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.2 GHz	1.6 GHz+33%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	1.6 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	3 MB L2 Cache	0 kB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Process	45 nm-50%	90 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	1,392	1,400
Geekbench 6 Single	—	150
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	150

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Duo SU9300 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium M 725 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.