Pentium M 735 vs C-60

CPU

GPU

Pentium M 735

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2004

C-60

2 Cores2 Thrd9 WWMax: 1.33 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium M 735

1 / 1

1,459

0.0%

1,483

+1.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 C-60 is on rank 704, so the C-60 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 735

#1195

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5915%

#1196

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5829%

#1197

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5351%

#1198

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5327%

#1199

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5278%

#1201

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5097%

#1202

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4887%

#1203

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4879%

#1204

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4748%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

100%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

98%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

96%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

94%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

93%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

92%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

92%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

90%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

89%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

87%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar C-60

#692

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

989%

#693

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

975%

#694

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

895%

#695

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

891%

#696

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#698

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

852%

#699

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

817%

#700

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

816%

#701

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

794%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#712

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The C-60 (2011) utilizes 40 nm technology and **DDR3 Single-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium M 735	C-60
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ontario (2011−2012) / 40 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 735 (2004) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium M 735	C-60
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1394%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)	✅ More affordable ($20)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium M 735 Benchmark Check

C-60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

No prediction data available

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 735 and C-60

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.

C-60

The C-60 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 22 August 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Ontario (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 40 nm process technology. Socket: FT1. Thermal design power (TDP): 9 Watt. Memory support: DDR3 Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,483 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 735 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the C-60 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the C-60 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 versus 1.33 GHz on the C-60 — a 24.4% clock advantage for the Pentium M 735 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Pentium M 735 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the C-60 uses Ontario (2011−2012) (40 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 735 scores 1,459 against the C-60's 1,483 — a 1.6% lead for the C-60. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium M 735	C-60
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz+28%	1.33 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz+70%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K (per core)
Process	90 nm	40 nm-56%
Architecture	Dothan (2004−2005)	Ontario (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,459	1,483+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium M 735 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the C-60 uses FT1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Pentium M 735 versus DDR3-1066 on the C-60 — the C-60 supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The C-60 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 735) vs 4 (C-60) — the C-60 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium M 735	C-60
Socket	PGA478	FT1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-333	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: None (Pentium M 735) / not specified (C-60). The C-60 includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6290), while the Pentium M 735 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 735 targets Mobile Legacy.