CPU
GPU
Pentium M 725
A8-3500M
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 M 725 is positioned at rank 141 and the A8-3500M is on rank 821, 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 M 725
Performance Per Dollar A8-3500M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 725 | A8-3500M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 725 | A8-3500M |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 725 and A8-3500M
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.
A8-3500M
The A8-3500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,391 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 725 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the A8-3500M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3500M has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 725 versus 2.4 GHz on the A8-3500M — a 40% clock advantage for the A8-3500M (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Pentium M 725 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the A8-3500M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 725 scores 1,400 against the A8-3500M's 1,391 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium M 725. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 150 vs 231, a 42.5% lead for the A8-3500M that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | A8-3500M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 4 / 4+300% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.4 GHz+50% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+7% | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 32 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Llano (2011−2012) |
| PassMark | 1,400 | 1,391 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | 231+54% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 150 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 725 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A8-3500M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Pentium M 725 versus DDR3-1333 on the A8-3500M — the A8-3500M supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A8-3500M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 725) vs 2 (A8-3500M). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 725) vs 20 (A8-3500M) — the A8-3500M offers 20 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | A8-3500M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FS1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium M 725) vs AMD-V (A8-3500M). The A8-3500M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the Pentium M 725 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 725 targets Legacy Laptop, A8-3500M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3500M rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | A8-3500M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon HD 6620G |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | Budget Laptop |
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