Pentium M 715 vs Atom N470

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 N470 is on rank 966, 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

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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 N470

#954

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1905%

#955

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1877%

#956

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1723%

#957

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1716%

#958

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1700%

#960

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1642%

#961

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1574%

#962

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1571%

#963

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1529%

#966

Atom N470

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

99%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

99%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

98%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom N470 (2010) utilizes 45 nm technology and DDR2, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium M 715	Atom N470
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 N470
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 715 and Atom N470

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 N470

The Atom N470 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Pineview (2009−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.83 GHz, with boost up to 1.83 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 6.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 715 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, matching the Atom N470's 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium M 715 versus 1.83 GHz on the Atom N470 — a 19.8% clock advantage for the Atom N470 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.83 GHz). The Pentium M 715 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Atom N470 uses Pineview (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 715 scores 405 against the Atom N470's 385 — a 5.1% lead for the Pentium M 715. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium M 715	Atom N470
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	1 / 2
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz	1.83 GHz+22%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.83 GHz+22%
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	512K (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 N470 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR2-533 memory speed. Both support up to 2 GB of RAM. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. Chipset compatibility: Socket 479 (Pentium M 715) and Intel NM10 (Atom N470).

Feature	Pentium M 715	Atom N470
Socket	PGA478	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-533	DDR2-667
Max RAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
RAM Channels	1	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: false (Pentium M 715) / not specified (Atom N470). The Atom N470 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 3150), while the Pentium M 715 requires a dedicated GPU.