Pentium M 740 vs Celeron N2805

Pentium M 740

1 Cores1 Thrd27 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2005

Celeron N2805

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.46 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium M 740

1 / 1

1,435

+0.3%

1,430

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 N2805 is on rank 250, so the Celeron N2805 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 N2805

#237

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

410%

#238

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

404%

#239

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

371%

#240

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

370%

#241

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

366%

#243

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

354%

#244

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

339%

#245

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

338%

#246

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

329%

#250

Celeron N2805

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 N2805 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium M 740	Celeron N2805
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) / 22 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 N2805
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 N2805 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 740 and Celeron N2805

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 N2805

The Celeron N2805 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.46 GHz, with boost up to 1.46 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.3 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,430 points. Launch price was $107.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 740 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Celeron N2805 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Celeron N2805 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Pentium M 740 versus 1.46 GHz on the Celeron N2805 — a 16.9% clock advantage for the Pentium M 740 (base: 1.73 GHz vs 1.46 GHz). The Pentium M 740 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron N2805 uses Bay Trail-M (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 740 scores 1,435 against the Celeron N2805's 1,430 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium M 740. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium M 740	Celeron N2805
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.73 GHz+18%	1.46 GHz
Base Clock	1.73 GHz+18%	1.46 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K (per core)
Process	90 nm	22 nm-76%
Architecture	Dothan (2004−2005)	Bay Trail-M (2013−2014)
PassMark	1,435	1,430

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium M 740 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N2805 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium M 740	Celeron N2805
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	4
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium M 740) / true (Celeron N2805). The Celeron N2805 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium M 740 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N2805 rivals AMD E1-2100.