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Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHz

Explore Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
1.8/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 468 and a single-thread rating of 538. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark468
1,004 samples
Single Thread538
Overall rank#5,396
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
1.8Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 2.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 468 and a single-thread rating of 538. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHz is a Desktop released in 2008. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 468 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 468 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 538 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket PLGA775. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 95 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 95 W reference TDP, a 468 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHz?

Start with PLGA775 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 95 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

03Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU468 points
04AMD Athlon 64 FX-59AMD465 points
05Intel Pentium 5 2.66GHzIntel459 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon 64 FX-59AMD575 points
02Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU538 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Atom D2700 @ 2.13GHzIntel47.3 Mark/W
02Intel Pentium D 915 @ 2.80GHzThis CPU4.9 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
10,686.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
166.30
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
168.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
2.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
1,133.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
1,743.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
55.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
1,351.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2008
SocketPLGA775
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock2.80 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP95 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I1 x 16384 KB
L1D2 x 16 KB
L21 x 32767 KB