CPU
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Pentium D 820
Pentium M 725
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 Pentium D 820 is positioned at rank 1065 and the Pentium M 725 is on rank 141, so the Pentium M 725 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 820
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 725
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D 820 | Pentium M 725 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D 820 | Pentium M 725 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D 820 and Pentium M 725
Pentium D 820
The Pentium D 820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,412 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The Pentium D 820 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium M 725 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium D 820 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 820 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 725 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the Pentium D 820 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium D 820 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium M 725 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 820 scores 1,412 against the Pentium M 725's 1,400 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium D 820. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 166 vs 150, a 10.1% lead for the Pentium D 820 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium D 820 | Pentium M 725 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+75% | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+75% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Process | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 1,412 | 1,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 166+11% | 150 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 150 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D 820 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium M 725 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-667 on the Pentium D 820 versus DDR-333 on the Pentium M 725 — the Pentium D 820 supports -202.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium D 820 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium D 820) vs 1 (Pentium M 725). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 945,Intel 955 (Pentium D 820) and 855PM (Pentium M 725).
| Feature | Pentium D 820 | Pentium M 725 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-667 | DDR-333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: No (Pentium D 820) vs None (Pentium M 725). Primary use case: Pentium M 725 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Pentium D 820 | Pentium M 725 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | — | None |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | No | None |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
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