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Pentium M 725
Xeon E3-1220L v3
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 Xeon E3-1220L v3 is on rank 939, so the Pentium M 725 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 725
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1220L v3
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 725 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell-WS (2013−2014) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 725 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 Xeon E3-1220L v3
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.
Xeon E3-1220L v3
The Xeon E3-1220L v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Haswell-WS (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,407 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 725 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon E3-1220L v3 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 725 versus 1.5 GHz on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Pentium M 725 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Pentium M 725 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses Haswell-WS (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 725 scores 1,400 against the Xeon E3-1220L v3's 1,407 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E3-1220L v3. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 725 vs 4096 kB (total) on the Xeon E3-1220L v3.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz+7% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz+45% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4096 kB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 22 nm-76% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Haswell-WS (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,400 | 1,407 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 150 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 150 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 725 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Xeon E3-1220L v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Pentium M 725 versus DDR3-1600 on the Xeon E3-1220L v3 — the Xeon E3-1220L v3 supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Xeon E3-1220L v3 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 725) vs 2 (Xeon E3-1220L v3). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 725) vs 16 (Xeon E3-1220L v3) — the Xeon E3-1220L v3 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 855PM (Pentium M 725) and C222,C224,C226 (Xeon E3-1220L v3).
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 32 GB+1500% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium M 725) vs VT-P (Xeon E3-1220L v3). Primary use case: Pentium M 725 targets Legacy Laptop.
| Feature | Pentium M 725 | Xeon E3-1220L v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | VT-P |
| Target Use | Legacy Laptop | — |
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