Pentium M 740 vs Core i3-4020Y

CPU

GPU

Pentium M 740

1 Cores1 Thrd27 WWMax: 1.73 GHz2005

Core i3-4020Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium M 740

1 / 1

1,435

0.0%

1,448

+0.9%

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 Core i3-4020Y is on rank 716, so the Core i3-4020Y 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 Core i3-4020Y

#704

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1013%

#705

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

998%

#706

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

916%

#707

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

912%

#708

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

904%

#710

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

873%

#711

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

837%

#712

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

836%

#713

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

813%

#716

Core i3-4020Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

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 Core i3-4020Y (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium M 740	Core i3-4020Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 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	Core i3-4020Y
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

Core i3-4020Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 740 and Core i3-4020Y

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.

Core i3-4020Y

The Core i3-4020Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,448 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 740 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i3-4020Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-4020Y has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Pentium M 740 versus 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-4020Y — a 14.2% clock advantage for the Pentium M 740 (base: 1.73 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Pentium M 740 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Core i3-4020Y uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 740 scores 1,435 against the Core i3-4020Y's 1,448 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-4020Y. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 740 vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4020Y.

Feature	Pentium M 740	Core i3-4020Y
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	1.73 GHz+15%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.73 GHz+15%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	3 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB
Process	90 nm	22 nm-76%
Architecture	Dothan (2004−2005)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,435	1,448

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium M 740 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i3-4020Y uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium M 740	Core i3-4020Y
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 3.0+173%
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium M 740) / true (Core i3-4020Y). The Core i3-4020Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Pentium M 740 requires a dedicated GPU.