Pentium D 915 vs Pentium SU4100

Pentium D 915

2 Cores2 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2006

Pentium SU4100

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2009

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium D 915

2 / 2

705

+2.9%

685

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 Pentium SU4100 is on rank 1235, 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 Pentium SU4100

#1223

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

12380%

#1224

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

12198%

#1225

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

11198%

#1226

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

11148%

#1227

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

11046%

#1229

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

10667%

#1230

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

10228%

#1231

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

10211%

#1232

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

9937%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

100%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

90%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

87%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

86%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

78%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

72%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium D 915 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium SU4100 in both compute-intensive tasks (2.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium D 915	Pentium SU4100
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium D 915 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 33% cheaper ($10 vs $15) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium D 915	Pentium SU4100
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+54%)	❌ 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

Pentium SU4100 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D 915 and Pentium SU4100

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.

Pentium SU4100

The Pentium SU4100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 685 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium D 915 and Pentium SU4100 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium D 915 versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium SU4100 — a 73.2% clock advantage for the Pentium D 915 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Pentium D 915 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (65 nm), while the Pentium SU4100 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D 915 scores 705 against the Pentium SU4100's 685 — a 2.9% lead for the Pentium D 915. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium D 915	Pentium SU4100
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+115%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+115%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	2 MB
Process	65 nm	45 nm-31%
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Penryn (2008−2011)
PassMark	705+3%	685

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D 915 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium SU4100 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium D 915	Pentium SU4100
Socket	LGA775	BGA956
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 1.1

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Value Analysis

The Pentium D 915 launched at $74 MSRP, while the Pentium SU4100 debuted at $289. 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 45.7 pts/$ for the Pentium SU4100 — making the Pentium D 915 the 42.8% better value option.