
Pentium M 740 vs Celeron J4025

Pentium M 740

Celeron J4025
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 740 is positioned at rank 719 and the Celeron J4025 is on rank 537, so the Celeron J4025 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 740
Performance Per Dollar Celeron J4025
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 740 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | ✨ Modern (Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 740 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 740 and Celeron J4025

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 J4025
The Celeron J4025 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 November 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,450 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 740 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron J4025 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron J4025 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Pentium M 740 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron J4025 — a 50.5% clock advantage for the Celeron J4025 (base: 1.73 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium M 740 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron J4025 uses Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 740 scores 1,435 against the Celeron J4025's 1,450 — a 1% lead for the Celeron J4025. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 740 vs 4 MB on the Celeron J4025.
| Feature | Pentium M 740 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1.73 GHz | 2.9 GHz+68% |
| Base Clock | 1.73 GHz | 2 GHz+16% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 90 nm | 14 nm-84% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Gemini Lake Refresh (2019) |
| PassMark | 1,435 | 1,450+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 740 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron J4025 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium M 740 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FCBGA1090 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium M 740) / true (Celeron J4025). The Celeron J4025 includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 600), while the Pentium M 740 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron J4025 rivals Ryzen Embedded R1102G.
| Feature | Pentium M 740 | Celeron J4025 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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