A8-7600 vs Pentium D1508
A8-7600
Pentium D1508
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 A8-7600 is positioned at rank 397 and the Pentium D1508 is on rank 473, so the A8-7600 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-7600
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D1508
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-7600 | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-7600 | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) |
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 A8-7600 and Pentium D1508
A8-7600
The A8-7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,214 points. Launch price was $90.
Pentium D1508
The Pentium D1508 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1667. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,240 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-7600 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium D1508 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7600 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the A8-7600 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 — a 37.5% clock advantage for the A8-7600 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The A8-7600 uses the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium D1508 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-7600 scores 3,214 against the Pentium D1508's 3,240 — a 0.8% lead for the Pentium D1508.
| Feature | A8-7600 | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+46% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz+41% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB | — |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Kaveri (2014−2015) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 3,214 | 3,240 |
Memory & Platform
The A8-7600 uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium D1508 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-7600 | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2+ | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (A8-7600) / not specified (Pentium D1508). The A8-7600 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Pentium D1508 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-7600 rivals Core i3-4150.
| Feature | A8-7600 | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R7 Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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