Pentium D 915 vs Pentium T2370

Pentium D 915

2 Cores2 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2006

Pentium T2370

35 WW2008

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium D 915

2 / 2

705

0.0%

745

+5.7%

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 T2370 is on rank 1114, 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 T2370

#1102

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3388%

#1103

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3338%

#1104

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3065%

#1105

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3051%

#1106

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3023%

#1108

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2919%

#1109

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2799%

#1110

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2794%

#1111

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2719%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

99%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

98%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

96%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

95%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium D 915 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium T2370 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 5.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium D 915	Pentium T2370
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium T2370 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($10 vs $10) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium D 915	Pentium T2370
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+6%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 T2370 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D 915 and Pentium T2370

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 T2370

The Pentium T2370 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.73 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 745 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium D 915 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium D 915 scores 705 against the Pentium T2370's 745 — a 5.5% lead for the Pentium T2370. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Pentium D 915 vs 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2370.

Feature	Pentium D 915	Pentium T2370
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	—
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+62%	1.73 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	1 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	2 MB (total)	—
Process	65 nm	65 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	—
PassMark	705	745+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D 915 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium T2370 uses PGA478 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium D 915	Pentium T2370
Socket	LGA775	PGA478
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%

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Value Analysis

The Pentium D 915 launched at $74 MSRP, while the Pentium T2370 debuted at $86. At current prices ($10 vs $10), the Pentium T2370 is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium D 915 delivers 70.5 pts/$ vs 74.5 pts/$ for the Pentium T2370 — making the Pentium T2370 the 5.5% better value option.