CPU
GPU
Pentium M 760
Atom E3825
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 760 is positioned at rank 636 and the Atom E3825 is on rank 626, so the Atom E3825 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 760
Performance Per Dollar Atom E3825
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 760 | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 760 | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 760 and Atom E3825
Pentium M 760
The Pentium M 760 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 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 515 points. Launch price was $69.
Atom E3825
The Atom E3825 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.33 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $73.
Processing Power
The Pentium M 760 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Atom E3825 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Atom E3825 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium M 760 versus 1.33 GHz on the Atom E3825 — a 40.2% clock advantage for the Pentium M 760. The Pentium M 760 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Atom E3825 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 760 scores 515 against the Atom E3825's 525 — a 1.9% lead for the Atom E3825. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 760 | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz+50% | 1.33 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 90 nm | 22 nm-76% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Bay Trail-I (2013) |
| PassMark | 515 | 525+2% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 240 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 760 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom E3825 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Pentium M 760 versus DDR3L-1066 on the Atom E3825 — the Atom E3825 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom E3825 supports up to 8 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Pentium M 760) vs 1 (Atom E3825). PCIe lanes: 0 (Pentium M 760) vs 4 (Atom E3825) — the Atom E3825 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 915GM,915PM (Pentium M 760) and Intel FCBGA1170 (Atom E3825).
| Feature | Pentium M 760 | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | DDR3L-1066+50% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 8 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2+100% | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 4 |
Advanced Features
The Atom E3825 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail)), while the Pentium M 760 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium M 760 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Pentium M 760 rivals Pentium M 750.
| Feature | Pentium M 760 | Atom E3825 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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