Pentium E5200 vs Celeron M 743
Pentium E5200
Celeron M 743
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 E5200 is positioned at rank 887 and the Celeron M 743 is on rank 1029, so the Pentium E5200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium E5200
Performance Per Dollar Celeron M 743
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium E5200 | Celeron M 743 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium E5200 | Celeron M 743 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium E5200 and Celeron M 743
Pentium E5200
The Pentium E5200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Agosto 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,315 points. Launch price was $99.
Celeron M 743
The Celeron M 743 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.3 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA965. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,324 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Pentium E5200 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Celeron M 743 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium E5200 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Pentium E5200 versus 1.3 GHz on the Celeron M 743 — a 63.2% clock advantage for the Pentium E5200. The Pentium E5200 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron M 743 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium E5200 scores 1,315 against the Celeron M 743's 1,324 — a 0.7% lead for the Celeron M 743.
| Feature | Pentium E5200 | Celeron M 743 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+92% | 1.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,315 | 1,324 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium E5200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron M 743 uses BGA965 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium E5200 | Celeron M 743 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | BGA965 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium E5200 launched at $84 MSRP, while the Celeron M 743 debuted at $107. At current prices ($15 vs $15), the Celeron M 743 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium E5200 delivers 87.7 pts/$ vs 88.3 pts/$ for the Celeron M 743 — making the Celeron M 743 the 0.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium E5200 | Celeron M 743 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $84-21% | $107 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $15 |
| Performance per Dollar | 87.7 | 88.3 |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2009 |
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