CPU
GPU
Pentium M 735
A6-5400B
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 A6-5400B is on rank 699, so the A6-5400B 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 A6-5400B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | A6-5400B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | A6-5400B |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A6-5400B
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.
A6-5400B
The A6-5400B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,465 points. Launch price was $70.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 735 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the A6-5400B offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-5400B has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 versus 3.8 GHz on the A6-5400B — a 76.4% clock advantage for the A6-5400B (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Pentium M 735 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the A6-5400B uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 735 scores 1,459 against the A6-5400B's 1,465 — a 0.4% lead for the A6-5400B. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | A6-5400B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.8 GHz+124% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3.6 GHz+112% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 32 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Trinity (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,459 | 1,465 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 380 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 735 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A6-5400B uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Pentium M 735 versus DDR3-1866 on the A6-5400B — the A6-5400B supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A6-5400B supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 176.5% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 735) vs 2 (A6-5400B). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 735) vs 16 (A6-5400B) — the A6-5400B offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | A6-5400B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR3-1866 |
| 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 735) vs AMD-V (A6-5400B). The A6-5400B includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7540D), while the Pentium M 735 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 735 targets Mobile Legacy, A6-5400B targets Business Desktop. Direct competitor: A6-5400B rivals Pentium G2020.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | A6-5400B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 7540D |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile Legacy | Business Desktop |
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