Core 2 Solo SU3500 vs Pentium M 735

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 Cores1 Thrd3 WWMax: 1.4 GHz2009

Pentium M 735

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Solo SU3500

1 / 1

1,468

+0.6%

1,459

0.0%

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 Core 2 Solo SU3500 is positioned at rank 1195 and the Pentium M 735 is on rank 1207, so the Core 2 Solo SU3500 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 Solo SU3500

#1183

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5239%

#1184

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5163%

#1185

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4739%

#1186

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4718%

#1187

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4675%

#1189

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4514%

#1190

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4329%

#1191

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4321%

#1192

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4205%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

100%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

98%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

95%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

94%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

91%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

91%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

90%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

90%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

89%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

87%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 735

#1195

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5915%

#1196

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5829%

#1197

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5351%

#1198

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5327%

#1199

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5278%

#1201

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5097%

#1202

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4887%

#1203

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4879%

#1204

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4748%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

100%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

98%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

96%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

94%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

93%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

92%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

92%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

90%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

89%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

87%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium M 735 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Pentium M 735
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 95% cheaper ($15 vs $294) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Pentium M 735
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1872%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)

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 Solo SU3500 Benchmark Check

Pentium M 735 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Pentium M 735

Core 2 Solo SU3500

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 5.5 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,468 points. Launch price was $262.

Pentium M 735

The Pentium M 735 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 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: 1,459 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core 2 Solo SU3500 and Pentium M 735 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 — a 19.4% clock advantage for the Pentium M 735 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium M 735 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Solo SU3500 scores 1,468 against the Pentium M 735's 1,459 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 2 Solo SU3500. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core 2 Solo SU3500 vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 735.

Feature	Core 2 Solo SU3500	Pentium M 735
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.4 GHz	1.7 GHz+21%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	1.7 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB
Process	45 nm-50%	90 nm
Architecture	Penryn (2008−2011)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	1,468	1,459

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Solo SU3500 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium M 735 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.