Pentium M 735 vs Core i7-620LM

CPU

GPU

Pentium M 735

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2004

Core i7-620LM

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium M 735

1 / 1

1,459

0.0%

1,463

+0.3%

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 Core i7-620LM is on rank 1208, so the Pentium M 735 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 Core i7-620LM

#1196

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6012%

#1197

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5924%

#1198

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5439%

#1199

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5414%

#1200

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5364%

#1202

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5180%

#1203

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4967%

#1204

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4959%

#1205

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4826%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

100%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

98%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

95%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

94%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

94%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

93%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

91%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

91%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

88%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

85%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

83%

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 Core i7-620LM (2010) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium M 735	Core i7-620LM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($294)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 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	Core i7-620LM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($294)	⚠️ Higher cost ($300)

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

Core i7-620LM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 735 and Core i7-620LM

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.

Core i7-620LM

The Core i7-620LM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066. Passmark benchmark score: 1,463 points. Launch price was $300.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 735 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i7-620LM offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-620LM has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-620LM — a 48.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-620LM (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium M 735 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Core i7-620LM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 735 scores 1,459 against the Core i7-620LM's 1,463 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-620LM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 735 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-620LM.

Feature	Pentium M 735	Core i7-620LM
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2.8 GHz+65%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2 GHz+18%
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	256 kB (per core)
Process	90 nm	32 nm-64%
Architecture	Dothan (2004−2005)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,459	1,463
Geekbench 6 Single	—	450
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	900

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium M 735 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i7-620LM uses BGA1288 (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 Core i7-620LM — the Core i7-620LM supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-620LM supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 735) vs 2 (Core i7-620LM). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 735) vs 16 (Core i7-620LM) — the Core i7-620LM offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Pentium M 735	Core i7-620LM
Socket	PGA478	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR-333	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
RAM Channels	1	2+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: None (Pentium M 735) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-620LM). The Core i7-620LM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Pentium M 735 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 735 targets Mobile Legacy, Core i7-620LM targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-620LM rivals Ryzen 5 3500U.