Pentium D 915 vs Athlon 64 FX-57
Pentium D 915
Athlon 64 FX-57
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 Pentium D 915 is positioned at rank 1002 and the Athlon 64 FX-57 is on rank 1137, 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 Pentium D 915
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 FX-57
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D 915 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (San Diego (2001−2005) / 90 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D 915 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1858%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($10) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($200) |
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 Pentium D 915 and Athlon 64 FX-57
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.
Athlon 64 FX-57
The Athlon 64 FX-57 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the San Diego (2001−2005) 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: 939. Thermal design power (TDP): 104 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 720 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Pentium D 915 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Athlon 64 FX-57 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Pentium D 915 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 915 versus 2.8 GHz on the Athlon 64 FX-57 — identical boost frequencies. The Pentium D 915 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Athlon 64 FX-57 uses San Diego (2001−2005) (90 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 915 scores 705 against the Athlon 64 FX-57's 720 — a 2.1% lead for the Athlon 64 FX-57. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium D 915 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2+100% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+100% | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm-28% | 90 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | San Diego (2001−2005) |
| PassMark | 705 | 720+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D 915 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 FX-57 uses 939 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium D 915 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | 939 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR-400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 4 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium D 915 launched at $74 MSRP, while the Athlon 64 FX-57 debuted at $1031. At current prices ($10 vs $200), the Pentium D 915 is $190 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium D 915 delivers 70.5 pts/$ vs 3.6 pts/$ for the Athlon 64 FX-57 — making the Pentium D 915 the 180.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium D 915 | Athlon 64 FX-57 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $74-93% | $1031 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $10-95% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 70.5+1858% | 3.6 |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2005 |
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