CPU
GPU
Pentium M 725
Core i5-2467M
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 Core i5-2467M is on rank 729, 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 Core i5-2467M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 725 | Core i5-2467M |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 725 | Core i5-2467M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core i5-2467M
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.
Core i5-2467M
The Core i5-2467M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,410 points. Launch price was $250.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 725 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i5-2467M offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-2467M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 725 versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-2467M — a 35.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-2467M (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Pentium M 725 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Core i5-2467M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 725 scores 1,400 against the Core i5-2467M's 1,410 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-2467M. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 725 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2467M.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | Core i5-2467M |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 32 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,400 | 1,410 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 150 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 725 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-2467M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Pentium M 725 versus 1333 on the Core i5-2467M — the Core i5-2467M supports 333.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-2467M supports up to 16 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 725) vs 2 (Core i5-2467M). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 725) vs 16 (Core i5-2467M) — the Core i5-2467M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 855PM (Pentium M 725) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QS57,QS67,UM67 (Core i5-2467M).
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | Core i5-2467M |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | BGA1023 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | 1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB+13107100% | 16 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium M 725) vs true (Core i5-2467M). The Core i5-2467M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium M 725 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 725 targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-2467M rivals Core i5-2410M.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | Core i5-2467M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | None | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | true |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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