Pentium M 715 vs Atom D425

Pentium M 715

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2004

Atom D425

1 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 1.83 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium M 715

1 / 1

405

+5.2%

385

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 M 715 is positioned at rank 759 and the Atom D425 is on rank 1088, so the Pentium M 715 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 M 715

#747

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1087%

#748

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1071%

#749

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

983%

#750

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

979%

#751

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

970%

#753

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

936%

#754

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

898%

#755

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

896%

#756

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

872%

#759

Pentium M 715

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#761

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

#773

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom D425

#1076

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3047%

#1077

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3002%

#1078

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2756%

#1079

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2744%

#1080

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2718%

#1082

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2625%

#1083

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2517%

#1084

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2513%

#1085

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2445%

#1088

Atom D425

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

100%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

97%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

96%

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 D425 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium M 715	Atom D425
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Pineview (2009−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium M 715 (2004) relies on 90 nm technology and DDR2, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium M 715	Atom D425
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
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 M 715 Benchmark Check

Atom D425 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 715 and Atom D425

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.

Atom D425

The Atom D425 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 June 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $993.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 715 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom D425's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium M 715 versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom D425 — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Atom D425 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Pentium M 715 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Atom D425 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 715 scores 405 against the Atom D425's 385 — a 5.1% lead for the Pentium M 715. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium M 715	Atom D425
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	1.83 GHz+22%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.8 GHz+20%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	90 nm	45 nm-50%
Architecture	Dothan (2004−2005)	Pineview (2009−2011)
PassMark	405+5%	385

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium M 715 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Atom D425 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Pentium M 715 versus DDR3-800 on the Atom D425 — the Atom D425 supports 40% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Atom D425 supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Socket 479 (Pentium M 715) and Intel NM10 (Atom D425).

Feature	Pentium M 715	Atom D425
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-533	DDR3-800+50%
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: false (Pentium M 715) / not specified (Atom D425). The Atom D425 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Pentium M 715 requires a dedicated GPU.