CPU
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Pentium M 730
Athlon 64 3000+
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 730 is positioned at rank 161 and the Athlon 64 3000+ is on rank 1095, so the Pentium M 730 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 730
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3000+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 730 | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Clawhammer (2001−2005) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 730 | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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.
Path of Exile 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 730 and Athlon 64 3000+
Pentium M 730
The Pentium M 730 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): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 435 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 3000+
The Athlon 64 3000+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Clawhammer (2001−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 89 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 450 points. Launch price was $65.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium M 730 and Athlon 64 3000+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 730 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3000+ — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3000+. The Pentium M 730 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Athlon 64 3000+ uses Clawhammer (2001−2005) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 730 scores 435 against the Athlon 64 3000+'s 450 — a 3.4% lead for the Athlon 64 3000+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 730 | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K |
| Process | 90 nm-31% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Clawhammer (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 435 | 450+3% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 730 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 3000+ uses 754 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium M 730 | Athlon 64 3000+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
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