Pentium M 770 vs Celeron 925

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 770 is positioned at rank 393 and the Celeron 925 is on rank 1202, so the Pentium M 770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 770

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

100%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

98%

#380

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

538%

#381

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

530%

#382

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

487%

#383

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

485%

#384

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

480%

#386

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

464%

#387

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

445%

#388

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

444%

#389

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

432%

#393

Pentium M 770

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Celeron 925

#1190

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5589%

#1191

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5507%

#1192

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5055%

#1193

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5032%

#1194

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4986%

#1196

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4815%

#1197

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4617%

#1198

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4610%

#1199

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4486%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

97%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

97%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

96%

#1206

Core 2 Duo U7600

MSRP: $250|Avg: $5

96%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

94%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

93%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

93%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

91%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

90%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

89%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

87%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron 925 (2011) utilizes 45 nm technology and modern memory, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium M 770	Celeron 925
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 770 (2005) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium M 770	Celeron 925
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Pentium M 770 Benchmark Check

Celeron 925 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 770 and Celeron 925

Pentium M 770

The Pentium M 770 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 2.13 GHz, with boost up to 0.01 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: 545 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron 925

The Celeron 925 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 525 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 770 is built on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium M 770 scores 545 against the Celeron 925's 525 — a 3.7% lead for the Pentium M 770. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium M 770 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Celeron 925.

Feature	Pentium M 770	Celeron 925
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	—
Boost Clock	0.01 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.13 GHz	2.3 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB	—
Process	90 nm	45 nm-50%
Architecture	Dothan (2004−2005)	—
PassMark	545+4%	525

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium M 770) / No (Celeron 925). Primary use case: Celeron 925 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron 925 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.