CPU
GPU
Phenom X3 8750
Pentium M 740
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 Phenom X3 8750 is positioned at rank 1043 and the Pentium M 740 is on rank 719, so the Pentium M 740 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Phenom X3 8750
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 740
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom X3 8750 | Pentium M 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Toliman (2008) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom X3 8750 | Pentium M 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Phenom X3 8750 and Pentium M 740
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 740
The Pentium M 740 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 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 1.73 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: 1,435 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Phenom X3 8750 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Pentium M 740 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 1.73 GHz on the Pentium M 740 — a 32.4% clock advantage for the Phenom X3 8750. The Phenom X3 8750 uses the Toliman (2008) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium M 740 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom X3 8750 scores 1,445 against the Pentium M 740's 1,435 — a 0.7% lead for the Phenom X3 8750. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Phenom X3 8750 vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 740.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8750 | Pentium M 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 3 / 3+200% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+39% | 1.73 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.73 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 | 1,435 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom X3 8750 uses the AM2+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium M 740 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom X3 8750 | Pentium M 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM2+ | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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