Intel Celeron M 743 processor review

Celeron M 743 processor released by Intel; release date: 1 September 2009. At the time of release, the processor cost $107. The processor is designed for mobile-computers and based on Penryn microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 1, threads - 1. Maximum CPU clock speed - 1.3 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 100°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB, L2 - 1 MB.

Supported socket types: BGA956. Power consumption (TDP): 10 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

4870

496

PassMark
CPU mark

Top 1 CPU

This CPU

156834

275

Name	Value
PassMark - Single thread mark	496
PassMark - CPU mark	275

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Penryn
Launch date	1 September 2009
Launch price (MSRP)	$107
Place in performance rating	3006
Processor Number	743
Series	Legacy Intel® Celeron® Processor
Status	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Mobile
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	1.30 GHz
Bus Speed	800 MHz FSB
Die size	107 mm2
Front-side bus (FSB)	800 MHz
L1 cache	64 KB
L2 cache	1 MB
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C
Maximum frequency	1.3 GHz
Number of cores	1
Number of threads	1
Transistor count	410 million

Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size	22mm x 22mm
Sockets supported	BGA956
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	10 Watt
Security & Reliability
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)