Celeron N3010 vs Pentium D 915

CPU

GPU

Celeron N3010

2 Cores2 Thrd4 WWMax: 2.24 GHz2016

Pentium D 915

2 Cores2 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2006

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Celeron N3010

2 / 2

735

+4.3%

705

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 N3010 is positioned at rank 1164 and the Pentium D 915 is on rank 1002, so the Pentium D 915 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 N3010

#1152

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4271%

#1153

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4208%

#1154

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3863%

#1155

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3846%

#1156

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3810%

#1158

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3680%

#1159

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3528%

#1160

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3523%

#1161

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3428%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

100%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1167

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1168

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

99%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

97%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

95%

#1177

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

95%

#1178

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

95%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 915

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

32709%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

30907%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

22441%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

6760%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5355%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

4685%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2683%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2648%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2411%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2411%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2384%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2320%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2287%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2278%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2257%

#1002

Pentium D 915

MSRP: $74|Avg: $10

100%

#1003

Core 2 Quad Q9400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

99%

#1004

Celeron 450

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

98%

#1005

Core i5-655K

MSRP: $216|Avg: $55

98%

#1006

Core 2 Duo E4600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $9.6

97%

#1008

Core i7-870S

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

97%

#1009

Core 2 Duo E6540

MSRP: $163|Avg: $15

96%

#1010

Celeron 430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $10

96%

#1011

Athlon X2 BE-2300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $80

95%

#1012

Core i7-875K

MSRP: $353|Avg: $175

94%

#1013

Core i5-670

MSRP: $284|Avg: $100

94%

#1014

Core i5-680

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

93%

#1015

Core 2 Duo E4300

MSRP: $113|Avg: $5

93%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N3010 (2016) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Celeron N3010	Pentium D 915
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Airmont (2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium D 915 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Celeron N3010	Pentium D 915
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+926%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($107)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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 N3010 Benchmark Check

Pentium D 915 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Celeron N3010 and Pentium D 915

Celeron N3010

The Celeron N3010 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 January 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Airmont (2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.04 GHz, with boost up to 2.24 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 735 points. Launch price was $107.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Celeron N3010 and Pentium D 915 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.24 GHz on the Celeron N3010 versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 915 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Pentium D 915 (base: 1.04 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Celeron N3010 uses the Airmont (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium D 915 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Celeron N3010 scores 735 against the Pentium D 915's 705 — a 4.2% lead for the Celeron N3010. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Celeron N3010	Pentium D 915
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.24 GHz	2.8 GHz+25%
Base Clock	1.04 GHz	2.8 GHz+169%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB (total)+100%
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Airmont (2016)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	735+4%	705

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Memory & Platform

The Celeron N3010 uses the FCBGA1170 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium D 915 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Celeron N3010	Pentium D 915
Socket	FCBGA1170	LGA775
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+173%	PCIe 1.1
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	8	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	4	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Celeron N3010) / not specified (Pentium D 915). The Celeron N3010 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 400), while the Pentium D 915 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron N3010 targets Budget Mobile.