Phenom X3 8750 vs Pentium M 735

CPU

GPU

Phenom X3 8750

3 Cores3 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2008

Pentium M 735

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom X3 8750

3 / 3

1,445

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium M 735

1 / 1

1,459

+1.0%

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 Phenom X3 8750 is positioned at rank 1043 and the Pentium M 735 is on rank 1207, so the Phenom X3 8750 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 Phenom X3 8750

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

42067%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

39749%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

28861%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8695%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6887%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

6025%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3451%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3406%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3101%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3101%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3066%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2983%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2942%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2930%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2903%

#1043

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

100%

#1044

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

99%

#1045

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

98%

#1046

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

96%

#1047

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

95%

#1048

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

95%

#1049

Core 2 Quad Q9450

MSRP: $316|Avg: $15

94%

#1050

Core 2 Duo E8600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $95

93%

#1051

Core 2 Duo E6320

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

92%

#1052

Core i7-980X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

92%

#1053

Athlon 64 X2 3600+

MSRP: $150|Avg: $10

92%

#1054

Core 2 Duo E6420

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

91%

#1055

Phenom X4 9600B

MSRP: $278|Avg: $20

89%

#1056

Pentium D 940

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

89%

#1057

Phenom II X3 B77

MSRP: $281|Avg: $35

89%

#1058

Core 2 Duo E6300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 735

#1195

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5915%

#1196

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

5829%

#1197

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5351%

#1198

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5327%

#1199

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5278%

#1201

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5097%

#1202

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4887%

#1203

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4879%

#1204

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4748%

#1207

Pentium M 735

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

100%

#1208

Core i7-620LM

MSRP: $300|Avg: N/A

98%

#1209

Core i7-740QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

96%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

94%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

93%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

92%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

92%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

90%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

89%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

87%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

84%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Phenom X3 8750 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium M 735 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Phenom X3 8750	Pentium M 735
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Phenom X3 8750 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 93% cheaper ($20 vs $294) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Phenom X3 8750	Pentium M 735
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1356%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($20)	⚠️ Higher cost ($294)

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.

Phenom X3 8750 Benchmark Check

Pentium M 735 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom X3 8750 and Pentium M 735

Phenom X3 8750

The Phenom X3 8750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Toliman (2008) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,445 points. Launch price was $149.

Pentium M 735

The Pentium M 735 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 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 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: 1,459 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Phenom X3 8750 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium M 735 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Phenom X3 8750 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Phenom X3 8750 versus 1.7 GHz on the Pentium M 735 — a 34.1% clock advantage for the Phenom X3 8750. The Phenom X3 8750 uses the Toliman (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium M 735 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X3 8750 scores 1,445 against the Pentium M 735's 1,459 — a 1% lead for the Pentium M 735. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8750 vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 735.

Feature	Phenom X3 8750	Pentium M 735
Cores / Threads	3 / 3+200%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+41%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	2 MB+300%
Process	65 nm-28%	90 nm
Architecture	Toliman (2008)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	1,445	1,459

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom X3 8750 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 735 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.