Intel Pentium M 750

The Intel Pentium M 750 is a single-core mobile processor from the Dothan generation, built on a 90 nm process. It operates at a fixed 1.86 GHz with no boost clock, and includes 32 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 cache. With a TDP of 27 W, it was designed for thin-and-light laptops. The database places it at the 50th percentile of all CPUs, indicating median performance among recorded parts.

Benchmark Performance

No benchmark scores are recorded for the Pentium M 750 in the database. Its average benchmark score is zero, which is consistent with the absence of any benchmark entries. However, its percentile rank of 50 places it exactly at the median of all CPUs tracked. This means it outperforms half of the database's entries and lags behind the other half. This is a neutral standing, neither high-end nor low-end. Without benchmark data, direct comparison to specific rivals is impossible, but the percentile provides a relative reference. The 50th percentile suggests that, in its time, it was a typical performer for a mobile processor. The lack of benchmark scores also means that no multi-thread or single-thread scores are available to break down performance by workload type.

Platform and Compatibility

The Pentium M 750 uses the Intel Socket 479 interface, which was common for mobile Pentium M parts. It supports DDR2 memory, though the memory bus width and bandwidth are not specified in the database. ECC memory is not supported. The processor has no integrated graphics of its own; however, the database notes that integrated graphics are available "on certain motherboards (Chipset feature)", meaning the chipset could provide display output. The market segment is Mobile, confirming its intended use in laptops. The part number is SL7S9. It was released on January 18, 2005, and its production status is end-of-life, so it is no longer manufactured. The processor is built on a 90 nm process with 144 million transistors on an 87 mm² die. The L1 cache is 32 KB and L2 cache is 2 MB; there is no L3 cache. No PCIe information is listed, so its expansion bus capabilities are not documented. The multiplier is not unlocked, meaning the clock speed cannot be adjusted via multiplier changes.

How It Compares

The database does not list any nearest rivals for the Pentium M 750. Consequently, there are no direct comparison points with specific competing CPUs. Its percentile rank of 50 indicates that it sits in the middle of the performance distribution of all CPUs in the database. Half of all recorded processors are faster, and half are slower. This median position suggests that the Pentium M 750 was a balanced mainstream mobile part at the time of its release. Without rival data, we cannot quantify deltas, but the percentile offers a global perspective. For users familiar with the era, this processor would have been a reasonable choice for everyday mobile computing. The absence of rival entries means that any claim of being "ahead" or "behind" a specific product cannot be substantiated from the database.

Who Should Consider It

Given its mobile segment and single-core design, the Pentium M 750 is suited for basic office productivity, web browsing, and light application use. Its 1.86 GHz clock speed and 2 MB L2 cache provide adequate responsiveness for single-threaded tasks. However, it is not appropriate for multi-threaded workloads such as video editing, 3D rendering, or modern gaming, which typically require multiple cores. The 27 W TDP indicates it was designed for thin-and-light laptops, prioritizing battery life over raw performance. Because it is end-of-life, it is not a current purchase option, but it may be encountered in legacy systems. Users with such systems should expect limited performance by today's standards. The lack of a boost clock means the processor runs at a constant frequency, which simplifies thermal management but also limits peak performance.

Power and Thermals

The Pentium M 750 has a TDP of 27 W, which is a modest power draw. This low TDP class implies that a small cooling solution, such as a compact heatpipe and fan, is sufficient. In a mobile chassis, this contributes to quieter operation and longer battery life. The 90 nm process node, while large by modern standards, was typical for its generation. The thermal output is low enough that passive cooling might be feasible in some designs, though active cooling is common. The 27 W figure is a key indicator of its efficiency-oriented design. The processor's 144 million transistors and 87 mm² die size are relatively modest, which aligns with the low power envelope.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The Pentium M 750 has 1 core and 1 thread, making it a purely single-threaded processor. It lacks multi-threading support, so any workload that can utilize multiple threads will be constrained to a single execution stream. The 1.86 GHz clock speed is not high by today's standards, but the 2 MB L2 cache helps mitigate memory latency. The 50th percentile performance rank reflects its single-thread capability relative to all CPUs. For real-world use, this means that the processor will handle single-threaded applications adequately, but multi-threaded applications will see no benefit from additional logical processors. This is a significant limitation for modern software that often assumes at least two cores. Since there is no boost clock, the processor cannot dynamically increase frequency to improve single-thread performance under load.

FAQ

Q: What is the socket type of the Intel Pentium M 750?

A: It uses Intel Socket 479.

Q: Does it support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory is not supported.

Q: What is the process node?

A: It is built on a 90 nm process.

Q: How many cores and threads does it have?

A: It has 1 core and 1 thread.

Q: What is its TDP?

A: The TDP is 27 W.

Q: Is it still in production?

A: No, its production status is end-of-life.