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Pentium M 735
Pentium G860
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 Pentium G860 is on rank 861, so the Pentium G860 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 Pentium G860
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) | ✅ More affordable ($36) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+731%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) | ✅ More affordable ($36) |
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 Pentium G860
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.
Pentium G860
The Pentium G860 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,485 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 735 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Pentium G860 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium G860 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G860 — a 55.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G860 (base: 1.7 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium M 735 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium G860 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 735 scores 1,459 against the Pentium G860's 1,485 — a 1.8% lead for the Pentium G860. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 735 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G860.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3 GHz+76% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 3 GHz+76% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 32 nm-64% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 1,459 | 1,485+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 735 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium G860 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Pentium M 735 versus DDR3-1333 on the Pentium G860 — the Pentium G860 supports -203.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Pentium G860 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 (Pentium G860). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 735) vs 16 (Pentium G860) — the Pentium G860 offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA1155 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR3-1333 |
| 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 VT-x (Pentium G860). The Pentium G860 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Pentium M 735 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 735 targets Mobile Legacy, Pentium G860 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | VT-x |
| Target Use | Mobile Legacy | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium M 735 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Pentium G860 debuted at $86.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Pentium G860 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294 | $86-71% |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $36 |
| Release Date | 2004 | 2011 |
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