CPU
GPU
Pentium M 745
Celeron 900
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 900 is on rank 1193, 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 900
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 900
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 900
The Celeron 900 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 485 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 745 is built on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium M 745 scores 465 against the Celeron 900's 485 — a 4.2% lead for the Celeron 900. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 100 vs 220, a 75% lead for the Celeron 900 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 100 vs 229 (78.4% advantage for the Celeron 900). L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 745 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 900.
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.8 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz+22% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 1 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | — |
| Process | 90 nm | 45 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | — |
| PassMark | 465 | 485+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 100 | 220+120% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 100 | 229+129% |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2 on the Pentium M 745 versus DDR3-1333 on the Celeron 900 — the Celeron 900 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron 900 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 0 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 855GME,Intel 855PM (Pentium M 745) and GL40,GM45 (Celeron 900).
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2 | DDR3-1333+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: false (Pentium M 745) vs No (Celeron 900). Primary use case: Celeron 900 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 900 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Pentium M 745 | Celeron 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | No |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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