CPU
GPU
Athlon XP 2800+
Pentium M 715
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 Athlon XP 2800+ is positioned at rank 1125 and the Pentium M 715 is on rank 759, so the Pentium M 715 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 2800+
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 715
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon XP 2800+ | Pentium M 715 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon XP 2800+ | Pentium M 715 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($35) | ✅ 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 Athlon XP 2800+ and Pentium M 715
Athlon XP 2800+
The Athlon XP 2800+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.25 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 74 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 380 points. Launch price was $149.
Pentium M 715
The Pentium M 715 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 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: 405 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon XP 2800+ and Pentium M 715 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.25 GHz on the Athlon XP 2800+ versus 1.5 GHz on the Pentium M 715 — a 40% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2800+. The Athlon XP 2800+ uses the Barton (2001−2004) architecture (130 nm), while the Pentium M 715 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon XP 2800+ scores 380 against the Pentium M 715's 405 — a 6.4% lead for the Pentium M 715. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2800+ | Pentium M 715 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.25 GHz+50% | 1.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 1.5 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512K | 2 MB+300% |
| Process | 130 nm | 90 nm-31% |
| Architecture | Barton (2001−2004) | Dothan (2004−2005) |
| PassMark | 380 | 405+7% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 250 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 250 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon XP 2800+ uses the A socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium M 715 uses PGA478 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 2800+ versus DDR2-533 on the Pentium M 715 — the Pentium M 715 supports -202.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 2 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: KT400,nForce2 Ultra 400 (Athlon XP 2800+) and Socket 479 (Pentium M 715).
| Feature | Athlon XP 2800+ | Pentium M 715 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | A | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR-333 | DDR2-533 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon XP 2800+ has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: None (Athlon XP 2800+) vs false (Pentium M 715). Primary use case: Athlon XP 2800+ targets Legacy Desktop.
| Feature | Athlon XP 2800+ | Pentium M 715 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | None | false |
| Target Use | Legacy Desktop | — |
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