Pentium M 740 vs Celeron 5205U

Pentium M 740

1 Cores1 Thrd27 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2005

Celeron 5205U

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium M 740

1 / 1

1,435

+0.2%

1,432

0.0%

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 740 is positioned at rank 719 and the Celeron 5205U is on rank 1231, so the Pentium M 740 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 740

#707

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1022%

#708

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1007%

#709

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

925%

#710

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

921%

#711

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

912%

#713

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

881%

#714

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

845%

#715

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

843%

#716

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

821%

#719

Pentium M 740

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 5205U

#1218

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

8811%

#1219

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

8682%

#1220

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

7970%

#1221

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

7934%

#1222

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

7861%

#1224

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

7592%

#1225

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

7279%

#1226

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

7267%

#1227

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

7072%

#1230

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

100%

#1231

Celeron 5205U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1232

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

84%

#1234

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

71%

#1235

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

64%

#1236

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

62%

#1237

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

61%

#1239

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

55%

#1240

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

51%

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 Celeron 5205U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium M 740	Celeron 5205U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 740 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium M 740	Celeron 5205U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 740 Benchmark Check

Celeron 5205U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 740 and Celeron 5205U

Pentium M 740

The Pentium M 740 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 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,435 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 5205U

The Celeron 5205U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,432 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 740 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron 5205U offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron 5205U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Pentium M 740 versus 1.9 GHz on the Celeron 5205U — a 9.4% clock advantage for the Celeron 5205U (base: 1.73 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Pentium M 740 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron 5205U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 740 scores 1,435 against the Celeron 5205U's 1,432 — a 0.2% lead for the Pentium M 740. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 740 vs 2 MB on the Celeron 5205U.

Feature	Pentium M 740	Celeron 5205U
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.73 GHz	1.9 GHz+10%
Base Clock	1.73 GHz	1.9 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	90 nm	14 nm-84%
Architecture	Dothan (2004−2005)	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	1,435	1,432
Geekbench 6 Single	—	385
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	650

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium M 740 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 5205U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium M 740	Celeron 5205U
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium M 740) / VT-x, VT-d (Celeron 5205U). The Celeron 5205U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)), while the Pentium M 740 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron 5205U targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 5205U rivals Pentium Gold 6405U.