CPU
GPU
Celeron 1047UE
Pentium D 915
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 Celeron 1047UE is positioned at rank 1170 and the Pentium D 915 is on rank 1002, so the Pentium D 915 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Celeron 1047UE
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 915
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Celeron 1047UE | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Celeron 1047UE | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+944%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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 Celeron 1047UE and Pentium D 915
Celeron 1047UE
The Celeron 1047UE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 675 points. Launch price was $134.
Pentium D 915
The Pentium D 915 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 July 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $74.
Processing Power
Both the Celeron 1047UE and Pentium D 915 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.4 GHz on the Celeron 1047UE versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 915 — a 66.7% clock advantage for the Pentium D 915. The Celeron 1047UE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium D 915 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron 1047UE scores 675 against the Pentium D 915's 705 — a 4.3% lead for the Pentium D 915. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Celeron 1047UE vs 0 kB on the Pentium D 915.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz+100% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 2 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-66% | 65 nm |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 675 | 705+4% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 159 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 293 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Celeron 1047UE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium D 915 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+173% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Celeron 1047UE) / not specified (Pentium D 915). The Celeron 1047UE includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)), while the Pentium D 915 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge) | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
Value Analysis
The Celeron 1047UE launched at $100 MSRP, while the Pentium D 915 debuted at $74. At current prices ($100 vs $10), the Pentium D 915 is $90 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Celeron 1047UE delivers 6.8 pts/$ vs 70.5 pts/$ for the Pentium D 915 — making the Pentium D 915 the 165% better value option.
| Feature | Celeron 1047UE | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $100 | $74-26% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $10-90% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 70.5+937% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2006 |
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