
Pentium M 715 vs Core Solo T1300

Pentium M 715

Core Solo T1300
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 Core Solo T1300 is on rank 1240, 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 Core Solo T1300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium M 715 | Core Solo T1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yonah (2005−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium M 715 | Core Solo T1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
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 Core Solo T1300

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.

Core Solo T1300
The Core Solo T1300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yonah (2005−2006) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Base frequency is 1.66 GHz, with boost up to 1.66 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 27 Watt. Memory support: DDR1. Passmark benchmark score: 385 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium M 715 and Core Solo T1300 share an identical 1-core/1-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium M 715 versus 1.66 GHz on the Core Solo T1300 — a 10.1% clock advantage for the Core Solo T1300 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.66 GHz). The Pentium M 715 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the Core Solo T1300 uses Yonah (2005−2006) (65 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 715 scores 405 against the Core Solo T1300's 385 — a 5.1% lead for the Pentium M 715. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Pentium M 715 | Core Solo T1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 1 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.66 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.66 GHz+11% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Process | 90 nm | 65 nm-28% |
| Architecture | Dothan (2004−2005) | Yonah (2005−2006) |
| PassMark | 405+5% | 385 |
Memory & Platform
Both processors use the PGA478 socket with PCIe 1.1.
| Feature | Pentium M 715 | Core Solo T1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | PGA478 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: false (Pentium M 715) / not specified (Core Solo T1300).
| Feature | Pentium M 715 | Core Solo T1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | false | — |
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