CPU
GPU
Pentium T2330
Pentium D 915
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 T2330 is positioned at rank 1220 and the Pentium D 915 is on rank 1002, so the Pentium D 915 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium T2330
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D 915
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium T2330 | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($7) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 65 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium T2330 | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+35%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($7) | ⚠️ 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 T2330 and Pentium D 915
Pentium T2330
The Pentium T2330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. Base frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 665 points. Launch price was $69.
Pentium D 915
The Pentium D 915 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 July 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 705 points. Launch price was $74.
Processing Power
The Pentium D 915 is built on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium T2330 scores 665 against the Pentium D 915's 705 — a 5.8% lead for the Pentium D 915. L3 cache: 1 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium T2330 vs 0 kB on the Pentium D 915.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | — | 2.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+75% |
| L3 Cache | 1 MB L2 Cache | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 65 nm | 65 nm |
| Architecture | — | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 665 | 705+6% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 223 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 402 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium T2330 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Pentium D 915 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-533 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 4 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: No (Pentium T2330) / not specified (Pentium D 915).
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | No | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium T2330 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Pentium D 915 debuted at $74. At current prices ($7 vs $10), the Pentium T2330 is $3 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium T2330 delivers 95.0 pts/$ vs 70.5 pts/$ for the Pentium D 915 — making the Pentium T2330 the 29.6% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium T2330 | Pentium D 915 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | $74-51% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $7-30% | $10 |
| Performance per Dollar | 95.0+35% | 70.5 |
| Release Date | 2007 | 2006 |
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