Intel Pentium D 915 vs AMD Phenom II X3 B75

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Pentium D 915 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
Intel Pentium D 915 AMD Phenom II X3 B75

CPU comparison

Intel Pentium D 915 or AMD Phenom II X3 B75 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The Intel Pentium D 915 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 0 memory channels. The Intel Pentium D 915 was released in Q3/2006.

The AMD Phenom II X3 B75 has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X3 B75 was released in Q3/2009.
Intel Pentium (150) Family AMD Phenom II (52)
Intel Pentium D (6) CPU group AMD Phenom II - 700 (9)
0 Generation 3
Presler Architecture Heka (K10)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium D 915 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium D 915 is 2.80 GHz while the AMD Phenom II X3 B75 has 3 CPU cores and 3 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X3 B75 is at 3.00 GHz.

Intel Pentium D 915 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 B75
2 Cores 3
2 Threads 3
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.80 GHz Frequency 3.00 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Pentium D 915 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 B75
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium D 915 or AMD Phenom II X3 B75 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Pentium D 915 can use up to GB of memory in 0 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is --. The AMD Phenom II X3 B75 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s.

Intel Pentium D 915 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 B75
DDR2 Memory DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
Max. Memory
0 Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
-- Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
4.00 MB L2 Cache --
-- L3 Cache 6.00 MB
-- PCIe version --
-- PCIe lanes --
-- PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Pentium D 915 is 95 W, while the AMD Phenom II X3 B75 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

Intel Pentium D 915 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 B75
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Pentium D 915 is manufactured in 65 nm and has 4.00 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X3 B75 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache.

Intel Pentium D 915 Characteristic AMD Phenom II X3 B75
65 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
LGA 775 Socket AM3
None Virtualization AMD-V
No AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2006 Release date Q3/2009
74 $ Release price --
show more data show more data


Rate these processors

Here you can rate the Intel Pentium D 915 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 1.0 stars (1 ratings). Rate now:
Here you can rate the AMD Phenom II X3 B75 to help other visitors make their purchasing decisions. The average rating is 5.0 stars (1 ratings). Rate now:


Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Pentium D 915 (42%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 (100%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Intel Pentium D 915 (21%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Pentium D 915 Intel Pentium D 915
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
430 (14%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
3012 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Pentium D 915 Intel Pentium D 915
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
33 (42%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
79 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Pentium D 915 Intel Pentium D 915
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
62 (27%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
228 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Pentium D 915 Intel Pentium D 915
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
174 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Pentium D 915 Intel Pentium D 915
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
316 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Pentium D 915 Intel Pentium D 915
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
208 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Pentium D 915 Intel Pentium D 915
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
381 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Pentium D 915 Intel Pentium D 915
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
72 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Pentium D 915 Intel Pentium D 915
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
126 (100%)
AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
3C 3T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Pentium D 915 AMD Phenom II X3 B75
Unknown Unknown

Popular comparisons containing this CPUs

1. AMD Phenom II X3 B75Intel Core i3-4158U AMD Phenom II X3 B75 vs Intel Core i3-4158U
2. AMD Phenom II X3 B75AMD FX-4100 AMD Phenom II X3 B75 vs AMD FX-4100
3. Intel Core i5-2500kAMD Phenom II X3 B75 Intel Core i5-2500k vs AMD Phenom II X3 B75
4. AMD Athlon II X2 340AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Athlon II X2 340 vs AMD Phenom II X3 B75
5. AMD FX-6200AMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD FX-6200 vs AMD Phenom II X3 B75
6. Intel Core i5-5250UAMD Phenom II X3 B75 Intel Core i5-5250U vs AMD Phenom II X3 B75
7. AMD Phenom II X3 B75Intel Core i7-5960X AMD Phenom II X3 B75 vs Intel Core i7-5960X
8. AMD Phenom II X3 B75AMD FX-9590 AMD Phenom II X3 B75 vs AMD FX-9590
9. AMD Phenom II X6 1100TAMD Phenom II X3 B75 AMD Phenom II X6 1100T vs AMD Phenom II X3 B75
10. Intel Core M-5Y71AMD Phenom II X3 B75 Intel Core M-5Y71 vs AMD Phenom II X3 B75


back to index