Pentium M 735 vs Celeron N2810

CPU

GPU

Pentium M 735

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2004

Celeron N2810

2 Cores2 Thrd7 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium M 735

1 / 1

1,459

0.0%

1,474

+1.0%

Celeron J1800

Pentium Dual-Core E2200

Pentium Dual Core T4200

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 N2810 is on rank 605, so the Celeron N2810 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 Celeron N2810

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#593

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

796%

#594

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

785%

#595

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

720%

#596

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

717%

#597

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

710%

#599

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

686%

#600

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

658%

#601

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

657%

#602

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

639%

#605

Celeron N2810

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

99%

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 Celeron N2810 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium M 735	Celeron N2810
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 (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 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	Celeron N2810
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

Celeron N2810 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 735 and Celeron N2810

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 N2810

The Celeron N2810 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,474 points. Launch price was $260.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 735 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron N2810 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N2810 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 versus 2 GHz on the Celeron N2810 — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Celeron N2810 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium M 735 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron N2810 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 735 scores 1,459 against the Celeron N2810's 1,474 — a 1% lead for the Celeron N2810. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium M 735	Celeron N2810
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2 GHz+18%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K (per core)
Process	90 nm	22 nm-76%
Architecture	Dothan (2004−2005)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,459	1,474+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium M 735 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N2810 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Pentium M 735 versus 1066 on the Celeron N2810 — the Celeron N2810 supports 381.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron N2810 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 N2810). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 735) vs 4 (Celeron N2810) — the Celeron N2810 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium M 735	Celeron N2810
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-333	1066
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB+26214300%	8
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium M 735) vs true (Celeron N2810). The Celeron N2810 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium M 735 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 735 targets Mobile Legacy. Direct competitor: Celeron N2810 rivals AMD A4-1250.