Pentium M 735 vs Phenom X4 9450e
Pentium M 735
Phenom X4 9450e
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 Phenom X4 9450e is on rank 1093, so the Phenom X4 9450e 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 Phenom X4 9450e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($294) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Agena (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+47%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($294) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
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.
Counter-Strike 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 735 and Phenom X4 9450e
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.
Phenom X4 9450e
The Phenom X4 9450e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Agena (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,455 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 735 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Phenom X4 9450e offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom X4 9450e has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 versus 2.1 GHz on the Phenom X4 9450e — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Phenom X4 9450e. The Pentium M 735 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Phenom X4 9450e uses Agena (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 735 scores 1,459 against the Phenom X4 9450e's 1,455 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium M 735. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 735 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X4 9450e.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 4 / 4+300% |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.1 GHz+24% |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Agena (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 1,459 | 1,455 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 735 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom X4 9450e uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: None (Pentium M 735) / not specified (Phenom X4 9450e). Primary use case: Pentium M 735 targets Mobile Legacy.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Mobile Legacy | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium M 735 launched at $294 MSRP, while the Phenom X4 9450e debuted at $450.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Phenom X4 9450e |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $294-35% | $450 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $430 |
| Release Date | 2004 | 2008 |
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