Core i7-740QM vs Pentium M 765

CPU

GPU

Core i7-740QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.93 GHz2010

Pentium M 765

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-740QM

4 / 8

1,842

+0.4%

1,834

0.0%

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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 i7-740QM is positioned at rank 1209 and the Pentium M 765 is on rank 918, so the Pentium M 765 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 i7-740QM

#1197

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6025%

#1198

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5936%

#1199

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5450%

#1200

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5425%

#1201

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5375%

#1203

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5191%

#1204

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4977%

#1205

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4969%

#1206

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4836%

#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

96%

#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

86%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

84%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 765

#906

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1600%

#907

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1576%

#908

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1447%

#909

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1441%

#910

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1427%

#912

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1378%

#913

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1322%

#914

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1320%

#915

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1284%

#918

Pentium M 765

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

100%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#928

A8-6410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

97%

#933

Athlon X2 L310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

95%

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 i7-740QM (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-740QM	Pentium M 765
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarksfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 765 (2004) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-740QM	Pentium M 765
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-740QM Benchmark Check

Pentium M 765 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-740QM and Pentium M 765

Core i7-740QM

The Core i7-740QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarksfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,842 points. Launch price was $546.

Pentium M 765

The Pentium M 765 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 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: 1,834 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-740QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium M 765 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i7-740QM has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Core i7-740QM versus 2.1 GHz on the Pentium M 765 — a 33% clock advantage for the Core i7-740QM (base: 1.73 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-740QM uses the Clarksfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium M 765 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-740QM scores 1,842 against the Pentium M 765's 1,834 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-740QM. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-740QM vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 765.

Feature	Core i7-740QM	Pentium M 765
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+300%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.93 GHz+40%	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.73 GHz	2.1 GHz+21%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	45 nm-50%	90 nm
Architecture	Clarksfield (2009−2010)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	1,842	1,834

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-740QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 765 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core i7-740QM versus DDR2-533 on the Pentium M 765 — the Core i7-740QM supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-740QM supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 4 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: PM55,HM55,QM57 (Core i7-740QM) and 915GM,945GT (Pentium M 765).

Feature	Core i7-740QM	Pentium M 765
Socket	PGA988	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0+82%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1333+66550%	DDR2-533
Max RAM Capacity	8	4 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-740QM) vs false (Pentium M 765). Direct competitor: Core i7-740QM rivals Core 2 Quad Q9000.