Pentium D 915 vs Atom E3827

Pentium D 915

2 Cores2 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2006

Atom E3827

2 Cores2 Thrd8 WWMax: 1.75 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium D 915

2 / 2

705

+6.0%

665

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 Pentium D 915 is positioned at rank 1002 and the Atom E3827 is on rank 953, so the Atom E3827 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 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 Per Dollar Atom E3827

#941

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1809%

#942

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1782%

#943

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1636%

#944

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1629%

#945

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1614%

#947

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1559%

#948

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1494%

#949

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1492%

#950

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1452%

#953

Atom E3827

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

98%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

97%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

94%

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 Atom E3827 (2013) utilizes 22 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium D 915	Atom E3827
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-I (2013) / 22 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	Pentium D 915	Atom E3827
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($10)	✅ 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.

Pentium D 915 Benchmark Check

Atom E3827 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D 915 and Atom E3827

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.

Atom E3827

The Atom E3827 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-I (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.75 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium D 915 and Atom E3827 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 915 versus 1.75 GHz on the Atom E3827 — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Pentium D 915. The Pentium D 915 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Atom E3827 uses Bay Trail-I (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 915 scores 705 against the Atom E3827's 665 — a 5.8% lead for the Pentium D 915. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium D 915	Atom E3827
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+60%	1.75 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	65 nm	22 nm-66%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Bay Trail-I (2013)
PassMark	705+6%	665

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D 915 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom E3827 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium D 915	Atom E3827
Socket	LGA775	FCBGA1170
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	4