
Pentium M 715 vs Celeron D 352

Pentium M 715

Celeron D 352
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 Celeron D 352 is on rank 1062, 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 Celeron D 352
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 715 | Celeron D 352 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Cedar Mill (2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 715 | Celeron D 352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
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 Celeron D 352

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.

Celeron D 352
The Celeron D 352 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Cedar Mill (2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 86 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 418 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium M 715 and Celeron D 352 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium M 715 versus 3.2 GHz on the Celeron D 352 — a 72.3% clock advantage for the Celeron D 352 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pentium M 715 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Celeron D 352 uses Cedar Mill (2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 715 scores 405 against the Celeron D 352's 418 — a 3.2% lead for the Celeron D 352. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 715 | Celeron D 352 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+113% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz+113% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Cedar Mill (2006) |
| PassMark | 405 | 418+3% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 180 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium M 715 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron D 352 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-533 on the Pentium M 715 versus 800 on the Celeron D 352 — the Celeron D 352 supports 199% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Celeron D 352 supports up to 4 of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 1 (Pentium M 715) vs 2 (Celeron D 352). Chipset compatibility: Socket 479 (Pentium M 715) and 865G,915,945,965,G31,G41 (Celeron D 352).
| Feature | Pentium M 715 | Celeron D 352 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | 800+39900% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB+52428700% | 4 |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support false virtualization. Primary use case: Celeron D 352 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron D 352 rivals Pentium 4 2.80.
| Feature | Pentium M 715 | Celeron D 352 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | No |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | false | false |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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