CPU
GPU
Pentium M 735
Celeron J4025
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 Celeron J4025 is on rank 537, so the Celeron J4025 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 Celeron J4025
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Celeron J4025
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.
Celeron J4025
The Celeron J4025 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,450 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 735 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron J4025 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J4025 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron J4025 — a 52.2% clock advantage for the Celeron J4025 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium M 735 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron J4025 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 735 scores 1,459 against the Celeron J4025's 1,450 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium M 735. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 735 vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4025.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz+71% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2 GHz+18% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 90 nm | 14 nm-84% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 1,459 | 1,450 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 735 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron J4025 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Pentium M 735 versus 2400 on the Celeron J4025 — the Celeron J4025 supports 264.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron J4025 supports up to 8 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 735) vs 2 (Celeron J4025). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 735) vs 6 (Celeron J4025) — the Celeron J4025 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB+26214300% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 6 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium M 735) vs true (Celeron J4025). The Celeron J4025 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Pentium M 735 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 735 targets Mobile Legacy. Direct competitor: Celeron J4025 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | true |
| Target Use | Mobile Legacy | — |
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