Pentium M 740 vs Phenom X3 8750
Pentium M 740
Phenom X3 8750
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 Phenom X3 8750 is on rank 1043, so the Pentium M 740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 740
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X3 8750
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 740 | Phenom X3 8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 740 | Phenom X3 8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 Phenom X3 8750
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.
Phenom X3 8750
The Phenom X3 8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,445 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 740 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Phenom X3 8750 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Phenom X3 8750 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 1.73 GHz on the Pentium M 740 versus 2.4 GHz on the Phenom X3 8750 — a 32.4% clock advantage for the Phenom X3 8750. The Pentium M 740 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Phenom X3 8750 uses Toliman (2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 740 scores 1,435 against the Phenom X3 8750's 1,445 — a 0.7% lead for the Phenom X3 8750. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 740 vs 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8750.
| Feature | Pentium M 740 | Phenom X3 8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 3 / 3+200% |
| Boost Clock | 1.73 GHz | 2.4 GHz+39% |
| Base Clock | 1.73 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Toliman (2008) |
| PassMark | 1,435 | 1,445 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 740 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Phenom X3 8750 uses AM2+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium M 740 | Phenom X3 8750 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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