CPU
GPU
Pentium M 745
Athlon 64 3100+
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 745 is positioned at rank 820 and the Athlon 64 3100+ is on rank 1074, so the Pentium M 745 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 745
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 3100+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 745 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 745 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 745 and Athlon 64 3100+
Pentium M 745
The Pentium M 745 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 465 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 3100+
The Athlon 64 3100+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2 GHz. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 475 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium M 745 and Athlon 64 3100+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Pentium M 745 versus 2 GHz on the Athlon 64 3100+ — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 3100+. The Pentium M 745 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Athlon 64 3100+ uses Lima (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 745 scores 465 against the Athlon 64 3100+'s 475 — a 2.1% lead for the Athlon 64 3100+. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 100 vs 280, a 94.7% lead for the Athlon 64 3100+ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 100 vs 280 (94.7% advantage for the Athlon 64 3100+).
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512K |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Lima (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 465 | 475+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 100 | 280+180% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 100 | 280+180% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 745 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 3100+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2 memory speed. The Athlon 64 3100+ supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 745) vs 2 (Athlon 64 3100+). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 745) vs 16 (Athlon 64 3100+) — the Athlon 64 3100+ offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel 855GME,Intel 855PM (Pentium M 745) and nForce 500,AMD 690G (Athlon 64 3100+).
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: false (Pentium M 745) vs AMD-V (Athlon 64 3100+). Primary use case: Athlon 64 3100+ targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 64 3100+ rivals Celeron D 352.
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Athlon 64 3100+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Desktop |
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