CPU
GPU
Opteron 146
Pentium M 750
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Opteron 146 is positioned at rank 789 and the Pentium M 750 is on rank 131, so the Pentium M 750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 146
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 750
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 146 | Pentium M 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (SledgeHammer (2003−2005) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 146 | Pentium M 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Opteron 146 and Pentium M 750
Opteron 146
The Opteron 146 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Setembro 2003 (22 years ago). It is based on the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 505 points. Launch price was $60.
Pentium M 750
The Pentium M 750 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 1.86 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 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: 485 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Opteron 146 and Pentium M 750 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Opteron 146 versus 1.86 GHz on the Pentium M 750 — a 7.3% clock advantage for the Opteron 146. The Opteron 146 uses the SledgeHammer (2003−2005) architecture (130 nm), while the Pentium M 750 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 146 scores 505 against the Pentium M 750's 485 — a 4% lead for the Opteron 146. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 146 | Pentium M 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+8% | 1.86 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.86 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 130 nm | 90 nm-31% |
| Architecture | SledgeHammer (2003−2005) | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 505+4% | 485 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 146 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 750 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 146 | Pentium M 750 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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