CPU
GPU
Pentium M 730
Turion 64 MT-28
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 Turion 64 MT-28 is on rank 984, 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 Turion 64 MT-28
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 730 | Turion 64 MT-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced 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 (Lancaster (2005−2006) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 730 | Turion 64 MT-28 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 730 and Turion 64 MT-28
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.
Turion 64 MT-28
The Turion 64 MT-28 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Lancaster (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 754. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Passmark benchmark score: 445 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium M 730 and Turion 64 MT-28 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Pentium M 730 versus 1.6 GHz on the Turion 64 MT-28 — identical boost frequencies. The Pentium M 730 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Turion 64 MT-28 uses Lancaster (2005−2006) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 730 scores 435 against the Turion 64 MT-28's 445 — a 2.3% lead for the Turion 64 MT-28. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 730 | Turion 64 MT-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 90 nm | 90 nm |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Lancaster (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 435 | 445+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 730 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion 64 MT-28 uses 754 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium M 730 | Turion 64 MT-28 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | 754 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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