Pentium M 725 vs Athlon 5150
Pentium M 725
Athlon 5150
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 Athlon 5150 is on rank 314, 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 Athlon 5150
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 725 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 725 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($21) |
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 Athlon 5150
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.
Athlon 5150
The Athlon 5150 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,415 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 725 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Athlon 5150 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5150 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 725 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 5150 — identical boost frequencies. The Pentium M 725 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Athlon 5150 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 725 scores 1,400 against the Athlon 5150's 1,415 — a 1.1% lead for the Athlon 5150.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 4 / 4+300% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2048 kB |
| Process | 90 nm | 28 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,400 | 1,415+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 150 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 725 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 5150 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Pentium M 725 versus 1600 on the Athlon 5150 — the Athlon 5150 supports 305.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 5150 supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 725) vs 4 (Athlon 5150) — the Athlon 5150 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 855PM (Pentium M 725) and AM1 (Athlon 5150).
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | 1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB+13107100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium M 725) vs true (Athlon 5150). The Athlon 5150 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3 Graphics), while the Pentium M 725 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 725 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Athlon 5150 rivals Pentium J2900.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | Athlon 5150 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Radeon R3 Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | true |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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