CPU
GPU
Pentium M 735
A4 PRO-7300B
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 735 is positioned at rank 1207 and the A4 PRO-7300B is on rank 607, so the A4 PRO-7300B 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 735
Performance Per Dollar A4 PRO-7300B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 735 and A4 PRO-7300B
Pentium M 735
The Pentium M 735 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 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: 1,459 points. Launch price was $69.
A4 PRO-7300B
The A4 PRO-7300B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Agosto 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,458 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 735 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the A4 PRO-7300B offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A4 PRO-7300B has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 versus 4 GHz on the A4 PRO-7300B — a 80.7% clock advantage for the A4 PRO-7300B (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Pentium M 735 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the A4 PRO-7300B uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 735 scores 1,459 against the A4 PRO-7300B's 1,458 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium M 735.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 4 GHz+135% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+124% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1024 kB |
| Process | 90 nm | 32 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Richland (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,459 | 1,458 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 375 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 735 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4 PRO-7300B uses FM2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Pentium M 735 versus DDR3-1600 on the A4 PRO-7300B — the A4 PRO-7300B supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A4 PRO-7300B supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 735) vs 2 (A4 PRO-7300B). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 735) vs 16 (A4 PRO-7300B) — the A4 PRO-7300B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium M 735) vs AMD-V (A4 PRO-7300B). The A4 PRO-7300B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8470D), while the Pentium M 735 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 735 targets Mobile Legacy, A4 PRO-7300B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A4 PRO-7300B rivals Pentium G3250.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | A4 PRO-7300B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8470D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile Legacy | Business Desktop |
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