Pentium M 735 vs Turion II P560

Pentium M 735

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2004

Turion II P560

2 Cores2 Thrd2 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium M 735

1 / 1

1,459

+0.3%

1,455

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Turion II P560 is on rank 463, so the Turion II P560 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 Turion II P560

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

98%

#450

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

605%

#451

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

596%

#452

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

547%

#453

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

545%

#454

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

540%

#456

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

521%

#457

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

500%

#458

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

499%

#459

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

486%

#463

Turion II P560

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#471

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

98%

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 Turion II P560 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium M 735	Turion II P560
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)	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 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	Turion II P560
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

Turion II P560 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 735 and Turion II P560

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.

Turion II P560

The Turion II P560 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,455 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 735 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Turion II P560 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Turion II P560 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 versus 2.5 GHz on the Turion II P560 — a 38.1% clock advantage for the Turion II P560. The Pentium M 735 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Turion II P560 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 735 scores 1,459 against the Turion II P560's 1,455 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium M 735.

Feature	Pentium M 735	Turion II P560
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.7 GHz	2.5 GHz+47%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB
Process	90 nm	45 nm-50%
Architecture	Dothan (2004−2005)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,459	1,455

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium M 735 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Turion II P560 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.