CPU
GPU
Pentium M 745
Celeron 430
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 Celeron 430 is on rank 1010, 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 Celeron 430
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Conroe-L (2007−2008) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 Celeron 430
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.
Celeron 430
The Celeron 430 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Conroe-L (2007−2008) 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: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 448 points. Launch price was $50.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium M 745 and Celeron 430 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.8 GHz on the Pentium M 745 versus 1.8 GHz on the Celeron 430 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium M 745 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron 430 uses Conroe-L (2007−2008) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 745 scores 465 against the Celeron 430's 448 — a 3.7% lead for the Pentium M 745. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 100 vs 226, a 77.3% lead for the Celeron 430 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Conroe-L (2007−2008) |
| PassMark | 465+4% | 448 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 100 | 226+126% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 100 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 745 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron 430 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2 memory speed. The Celeron 430 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 (Celeron 430). Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 855GME,Intel 855PM (Pentium M 745) and 945,G31,G41 (Celeron 430).
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | DDR2-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: false (Pentium M 745) vs No (Celeron 430). Primary use case: Celeron 430 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 430 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 430 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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