Pentium M 715 vs GX-210JA

Pentium M 715

1 Cores1 Thrd21 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2004

GX-210JA

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium M 715

1 / 1

405

0.0%

425

+4.9%

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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 GX-210JA is on rank 1119, 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 GX-210JA

#1107

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3452%

#1108

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3401%

#1109

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3122%

#1110

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3108%

#1111

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3080%

#1113

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2974%

#1114

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2852%

#1115

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2847%

#1116

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2771%

#1119

GX-210JA

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

97%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

97%

#1128

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

97%

#1129

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

96%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

96%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

95%

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 GX-210JA (2013) utilizes 28 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium M 715	GX-210JA
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Dothan (2004−2005) / 90 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Temash (2013) / 28 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	GX-210JA
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

GX-210JA Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium M 715 and GX-210JA

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.

GX-210JA

The GX-210JA is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 23 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Temash (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 425 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium M 715 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the GX-210JA offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the GX-210JA has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.5 GHz on the Pentium M 715 versus 1 GHz on the GX-210JA — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium M 715. The Pentium M 715 uses the Dothan (2004−2005) architecture (90 nm), while the GX-210JA uses Temash (2013) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium M 715 scores 405 against the GX-210JA's 425 — a 4.8% lead for the GX-210JA.

Feature	Pentium M 715	GX-210JA
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 2+100%
Boost Clock	1.5 GHz+50%	1 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	0 kB	—
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB
Process	90 nm	28 nm-69%
Architecture	Dothan (2004−2005)	Temash (2013)
PassMark	405	425+5%

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium M 715 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the GX-210JA uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.