Pentium D 915 vs Celeron B820

Pentium D 915

2 Cores2 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2006

Celeron B820

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium D 915

2 / 2

705

0.0%

765

+8.5%

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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 Celeron B820 is on rank 1109, 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 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 Celeron B820

#1097

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3297%

#1098

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3248%

#1099

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2982%

#1100

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2969%

#1101

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2941%

#1103

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2840%

#1104

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2724%

#1105

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2719%

#1106

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2646%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

99%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

98%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

97%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

96%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

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 Celeron B820 (2012) utilizes 32 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium D 915	Celeron B820
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 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	Celeron B820
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+38%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)

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

Celeron B820 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D 915 and Celeron B820

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.

Celeron B820

The Celeron B820 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 765 points. Launch price was $86.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium D 915 and Celeron B820 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 915 versus 1.7 GHz on the Celeron B820 — a 48.9% clock advantage for the Pentium D 915 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Pentium D 915 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron B820 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 915 scores 705 against the Celeron B820's 765 — a 8.2% lead for the Celeron B820. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium D 915 vs 2 MB (total) on the Celeron B820.

Feature	Pentium D 915	Celeron B820
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+65%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+65%	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)+700%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	32 nm-51%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	705	765+9%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D 915 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron B820 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium D 915	Celeron B820
Socket	LGA775	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium D 915) / VT-x (Celeron B820). The Celeron B820 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)), while the Pentium D 915 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron B820 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron B820 rivals Pentium 967.

Feature	Pentium D 915	Celeron B820
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge)
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Budget

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Value Analysis

The Pentium D 915 launched at $74 MSRP, while the Celeron B820 debuted at $86. At current prices ($10 vs $15), the Pentium D 915 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium D 915 delivers 70.5 pts/$ vs 51.0 pts/$ for the Celeron B820 — making the Pentium D 915 the 32.1% better value option.