Pentium Dual Core SU4100 vs Pentium M 725

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 Dual Core SU4100 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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core SU4100

#1053

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2792%

#1054

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2751%

#1055

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2525%

#1056

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2514%

#1057

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2491%

#1059

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2405%

#1060

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2306%

#1061

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2303%

#1062

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2241%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

100%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

99%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

98%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1076

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

97%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 725

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

99%

#129

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

314%

#130

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

310%

#131

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

284%

#132

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

283%

#133

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

280%

#135

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

271%

#136

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

260%

#137

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

259%

#138

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

252%

#141

Pentium M 725

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium M 725 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium Dual Core SU4100	Pentium M 725
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium Dual Core SU4100	Pentium M 725
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ 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.

Pentium Dual Core SU4100 Benchmark Check

Pentium M 725 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Dual Core SU4100 and Pentium M 725

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 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. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,409 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.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium M 725 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 versus 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 725 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Pentium M 725. The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium M 725 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium Dual Core SU4100 scores 1,409 against the Pentium M 725's 1,400 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium Dual Core SU4100.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core SU4100	Pentium M 725
Cores / Threads	2 / 2+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	1.3 GHz	1.6 GHz+23%
Base Clock	—	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	—	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Process	45 nm-50%	90 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	1,409	1,400
Geekbench 6 Single	—	150
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	150

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Dual Core SU4100 uses the BGA956 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium M 725 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Dual Core SU4100	Pentium M 725
Socket	BGA956	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR-333
Max RAM Capacity	—	2 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium Dual Core SU4100) / None (Pentium M 725). Primary use case: Pentium M 725 targets Legacy Laptop.