Celeron D 352 vs Pentium M 715

Celeron D 352

1 Cores1 Thrd84 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2006

Pentium M 715

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2004

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron D 352

1 / 1

418

+3.2%

405

0.0%

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 D 352 is positioned at rank 1062 and the Pentium M 715 is on rank 759, so the Pentium M 715 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar Celeron D 352

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

51438%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

48604%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

35290%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

10632%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8421%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7367%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4219%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4164%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3792%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3791%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3749%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3648%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3597%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3582%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3550%

#1062

Celeron D 352

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

100%

#1063

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

100%

#1064

Core i7-880

MSRP: $583|Avg: $40

97%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

97%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

96%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

95%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

94%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

93%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

93%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

89%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

83%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

81%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

78%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

76%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

71%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 715

#747

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1087%

#748

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1071%

#749

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

983%

#750

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

979%

#751

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

970%

#753

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

936%

#754

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

898%

#755

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

896%

#756

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

872%

#759

Pentium M 715

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#761

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

#773

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Celeron D 352 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium M 715 in both compute-intensive tasks (3.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Celeron D 352	Pentium M 715
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Cedar Mill (2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Celeron D 352	Pentium M 715
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ 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.

Celeron D 352 Benchmark Check

Pentium M 715 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron D 352 and Pentium M 715

Celeron D 352

The Celeron D 352 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 86 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 418 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron D 352 and Pentium M 715 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Celeron D 352 versus 1.5 GHz on the Pentium M 715 — a 72.3% clock advantage for the Celeron D 352 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Celeron D 352 uses the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium M 715 uses Dothan (2004−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron D 352 scores 418 against the Pentium M 715's 405 — a 3.2% lead for the Celeron D 352. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron D 352	Pentium M 715
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 1
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+113%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+113%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	2 MB+300%
Process	65 nm-28%	90 nm
Architecture	Cedar Mill (2006)	Dothan (2004−2005)
PassMark	418+3%	405
Geekbench 6 Single	180	—

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron D 352 uses the LGA775 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 800 on the Celeron D 352 versus DDR2-533 on the Pentium M 715 — the Celeron D 352 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron D 352 supports up to 4 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Celeron D 352) vs 1 (Pentium M 715). Chipset compatibility: 865G,915,945,965,G31,G41 (Celeron D 352) and Socket 479 (Pentium M 715).

Feature	Celeron D 352	Pentium M 715
Socket	LGA775	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	800+39900%	DDR2-533
Max RAM Capacity	4	2 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support false virtualization. Primary use case: Celeron D 352 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron D 352 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.