CPU
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Pentium M 735
Xeon E7320
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 Xeon E7320 is on rank 934, so the Xeon E7320 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 Xeon E7320
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Legacy / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 735 | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($294) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon E7320
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.
Xeon E7320
The Xeon E7320 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,469 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 735 is built on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium M 735 scores 1,459 against the Xeon E7320's 1,469 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E7320. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 735 vs 4 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7320.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.7 GHz | 2.13 GHz+25% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | — |
| PassMark | 1,459 | 1,469 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 735 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Xeon E7320 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA604 |
| 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 (Xeon E7320). Primary use case: Pentium M 735 targets Mobile Legacy.
| Feature | Pentium M 735 | Xeon E7320 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | None | — |
| Target Use | Mobile Legacy | — |
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