Pentium M 715 vs Athlon 64 2600+
Pentium M 715
Athlon 64 2600+
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 M 715 is positioned at rank 759 and the Athlon 64 2600+ is on rank 1080, so the Pentium M 715 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium M 715
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 64 2600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 715 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Lima (2008−2009) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 715 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($5) |
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 M 715 and Athlon 64 2600+
Pentium M 715
The Pentium M 715 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 90 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 7.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 405 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon 64 2600+
The Athlon 64 2600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lima (2008−2009) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: AM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 392 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium M 715 and Athlon 64 2600+ share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium M 715 versus 1.6 GHz on the Athlon 64 2600+ — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Athlon 64 2600+. The Pentium M 715 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Athlon 64 2600+ uses Lima (2008−2009) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 715 scores 405 against the Athlon 64 2600+'s 392 — a 3.3% lead for the Pentium M 715. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 715 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.6 GHz+7% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Lima (2008−2009) |
| PassMark | 405+3% | 392 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 715 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Athlon 64 2600+ uses AM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-533 memory speed. The Athlon 64 2600+ supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 715) vs 2 (Athlon 64 2600+). Chipset compatibility: Socket 479 (Pentium M 715) and AMD AM2 (Athlon 64 2600+).
| Feature | Pentium M 715 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | AM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | DDR2-667 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 16 GB+700% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Pentium M 715) / not specified (Athlon 64 2600+).
| Feature | Pentium M 715 | Athlon 64 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
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