CPU
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Opteron 254
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 Opteron 254 is positioned at rank 658 and the Pentium D 915 is on rank 1002, so the Opteron 254 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron 254
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 915
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron 254 | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Troy (2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron 254 | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($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 Opteron 254 and Pentium D 915
Opteron 254
The Opteron 254 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Troy (2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: 940. Thermal design power (TDP): 92 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 690 points. Launch price was $800.
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
The Opteron 254 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Pentium D 915 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Pentium D 915 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Opteron 254 versus 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 915 — identical boost frequencies. The Opteron 254 uses the Troy (2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Pentium D 915 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron 254 scores 690 against the Pentium D 915's 705 — a 2.2% lead for the Pentium D 915. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Opteron 254 | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 2 / 2+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Troy (2005) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 690 | 705+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron 254 uses the 940 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium D 915 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron 254 | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | 940 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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