Core i7-620LM vs Pentium M 735

Core i7-620LM

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2010

Pentium M 735

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-620LM

2 / 4

1,463

+0.3%

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 i7-620LM is positioned at rank 1208 and the Pentium M 735 is on rank 1207, so the Pentium M 735 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 i7-620LM

#1196

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6012%

#1197

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5924%

#1198

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5439%

#1199

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5414%

#1200

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5364%

#1202

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5180%

#1203

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4967%

#1204

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4959%

#1205

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4826%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

100%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

98%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

95%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

94%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

94%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

93%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

91%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

91%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

85%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

83%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-620LM (2010) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-620LM	Pentium M 735
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($294)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 735 (2004) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-620LM	Pentium M 735
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)	✅ More affordable ($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 i7-620LM Benchmark Check

Pentium M 735 Benchmark Check

Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

League of Legends

No prediction data available

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-620LM and Pentium M 735

Core i7-620LM

The Core i7-620LM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,463 points. Launch price was $300.

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

The Core i7-620LM packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium M 735 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i7-620LM has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-620LM versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 — a 48.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-620LM (base: 2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i7-620LM uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium M 735 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-620LM scores 1,463 against the Pentium M 735's 1,459 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-620LM. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620LM vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 735.

Feature	Core i7-620LM	Pentium M 735
Cores / Threads	2 / 4+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+65%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	2 GHz+18%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	32 nm-64%	90 nm
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	1,463	1,459
Geekbench 6 Single	450	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	900	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-620LM uses the BGA1288 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 735 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1066 on the Core i7-620LM versus DDR-333 on the Pentium M 735 — the Core i7-620LM supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-620LM supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-620LM) vs 1 (Pentium M 735). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-620LM) vs 0 (Pentium M 735) — the Core i7-620LM offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i7-620LM	Pentium M 735
Socket	BGA1288	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR-333
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+300%	2 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	0

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620LM) vs None (Pentium M 735). The Core i7-620LM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium M 735 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-620LM targets Budget, Pentium M 735 targets Mobile Legacy. Direct competitor: Core i7-620LM rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.