Ryzen 7 7800X3D
VS
Pentium M 745

Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs Pentium M 745

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

8 Cores16 Thrd120 WWMax: 5 GHz2023
VS
Intel

Pentium M 745

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.8 GHz2004

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 7800X3D

#197
Ryzen 5 5600X3D
MSRP: $229|Avg: $229
107%
#198
Core i3-9350KF
MSRP: $173|Avg: $80
106%
#199
Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE
MSRP: $220|Avg: $220
106%
#200
Core i3-9300
MSRP: $143|Avg: $75
106%
#201
Ryzen 7 3800XT
MSRP: $399|Avg: $249
105%
#202
Core i5-11400T
MSRP: $182|Avg: $140
104%
#203
Core i3-10305
MSRP: $149|Avg: $100
103%
#204
Core i3-9320
MSRP: $154|Avg: $80
103%
#205
Core i3-10105
MSRP: $122|Avg: $90
103%
#206
Core i3-13100E
MSRP: $150|Avg: $150
102%
#207
Core i9-13900F
MSRP: $524|Avg: $536
102%
#208
Processor 300
MSRP: $82|Avg: $80
102%
#209
Ryzen 5 2600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $145
102%
#210
Ryzen 5 2400GE
MSRP: $169|Avg: $80
101%
#211
Core i9-14900KS
MSRP: $749|Avg: $670
101%
#212
Ryzen 7 7800X3D
MSRP: $449|Avg: $384
100%
#213
Core i3-8100T
MSRP: $117|Avg: $59
100%
#214
Core i7-13700E
MSRP: $390|Avg: $380
100%
#215
Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G
MSRP: $430|Avg: $270
99%
#216
Core i7-9700
MSRP: $333|Avg: $150
99%
#217
Core i5-13500TE
MSRP: $235|Avg: $250
98%
#218
Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
MSRP: $294|Avg: $76
98%
#219
Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
97%
#220
Athlon PRO 300GE
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
97%
#221
Athlon Gold 3150G
MSRP: $100|Avg: $80
97%
#222
Core i7-9800X
MSRP: $589|Avg: $210
97%
#223
Ryzen 7 4700G
MSRP: $299|Avg: $235
96%
#224
Ryzen 9 5900
MSRP: $549|Avg: $395
96%
#225
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
MSRP: $299|Avg: $300
96%
#226
Ryzen 5 1600X
MSRP: $249|Avg: $144
59%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 745

#808
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
1262%
#809
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
1243%
#810
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
1142%
#811
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
1136%
#812
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
1126%
#814
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
1087%
#815
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
1043%
#816
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
1041%
#817
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
1013%
#820
Pentium M 745
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#824
Celeron Dual-Core T3000
MSRP: $80|Avg: $15
97%
#825
Pentium P6100
MSRP: $100|Avg: $16.39
97%
#827
Celeron M 575
MSRP: $86|Avg: $12
96%
#829
Core i7-10710U
MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A
96%
#835
FX-9830P
MSRP: $150|Avg: $45
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D (2023) utilizes 5 nm technology and DDR5-5200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.
InsightRyzen 7 7800X3DPentium M 745
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) / 5 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 745 (2004) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.
InsightRyzen 7 7800X3DPentium M 745
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($384)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Pentium M 745

AMD

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 96 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: AM5. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200. Passmark benchmark score: 34,293 points. Launch price was $449.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Pentium M 745 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 7 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus 1.8 GHz on the Pentium M 745 — a 94.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D (base: 4.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023) architecture (5 nm), while the Pentium M 745 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 34,293 against the Pentium M 745's 465 — a 194.6% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,700 vs 100, a 185.7% lead for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 15,000 vs 100 (197.4% advantage for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D). L3 cache: 96 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D vs 0 kB on the Pentium M 745.

FeatureRyzen 7 7800X3DPentium M 745
Cores / Threads
8 / 16+700%
1 / 1
Boost Clock
5 GHz+178%
1.8 GHz
Base Clock
4.4 GHz+144%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
96 MB (total)
0 kB
L2 Cache
1 MB (per core)
2 MB+100%
Process
5 nm-94%
90 nm
Architecture
Raphael (Zen4) (2022−2023)
Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark
34,293+7275%
465
Cinebench R23 Multi
18,500
Geekbench 6 Single
2,700+2600%
100
Geekbench 6 Multi
15,000+14900%
100
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D uses the AM5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Pentium M 745 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR5-5200 on the Ryzen 7 7800X3D versus DDR2 on the Pentium M 745 — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports 85.7% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB 193.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 1 (Pentium M 745). PCIe lanes: 28 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs 0 (Pentium M 745) — the Ryzen 7 7800X3D offers 28 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: X670E,X670,B650E,B650,A620 (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) and Intel 855GME,Intel 855PM (Pentium M 745).

FeatureRyzen 7 7800X3DPentium M 745
Socket
AM5
PGA478
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0+355%
PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed
DDR5-5200+150%
DDR2
Max RAM Capacity
128 GB+6300%
2 GB
RAM Channels
2+100%
1
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
28
0
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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 7800X3D supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Ryzen 7 7800X3D) vs false (Pentium M 745). The Ryzen 7 7800X3D includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)), while the Pentium M 745 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 7800X3D targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 7800X3D rivals Intel Core i7-14700K.

FeatureRyzen 7 7800X3DPentium M 745
Integrated GPU
Yes
No
IGPU Model
AMD Radeon Graphics (2-core)
Unlocked
Yes
AVX-512
Yes
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
false
Target Use
Gaming