A8-7670K vs Pentium D1508

CPU

GPU

A8-7670K

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2015

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Pentium D1508

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

A8-7670K

4 / 4

3,267

+0.8%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium D1508

2 / 4

3,240

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

A8-7670K

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +35.5% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R7 Graphics, while Pentium D1508 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (true), unlike Pentium D1508.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.7 vs 30.6 PassMark/$ ($118 MSRP vs $106 MSRP).
❌280% higher power demand at 95W vs 25W.

Pentium D1508

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $12 less on MSRP ($106 MSRP vs $118 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.6 vs 27.7 PassMark/$ ($106 MSRP vs $118 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 95W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A8-7670K across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,240 vs 3,267).
❌No integrated graphics, while A8-7670K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A8-7670K.

A8-7670K

2015

Pentium D1508

2015

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +35.5% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon R7 Graphics, while Pentium D1508 needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (true), unlike Pentium D1508.

Why buy it

✅Costs $12 less on MSRP ($106 MSRP vs $118 MSRP).
✅Delivers 10.4% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 30.6 vs 27.7 PassMark/$ ($106 MSRP vs $118 MSRP).
✅Draws 25W instead of 95W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 27.7 vs 30.6 PassMark/$ ($118 MSRP vs $106 MSRP).
❌280% higher power demand at 95W vs 25W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than A8-7670K across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (3,240 vs 3,267).
❌No integrated graphics, while A8-7670K can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike A8-7670K.

Quick Answers

So, is A8-7670K better than Pentium D1508?

Yes. A8-7670K is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 35.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.8% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, A8-7670K is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 35.5% more average FPS across 2 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, A8-7670K is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

A8-7670K is the smarter buy by a wide margin for any fresh desktop build. A8-7670K is 11.3% more expensive on MSRP at $118 MSRP versus $106 MSRP, and it gives you a 35.5% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. Pentium D1508 only looks good on raw value math because it is a cheap legacy laptop CPU, not because it is a serious desktop gaming option. It simply cannot keep up with modern games, especially when the gap is already 35.5% in the shared gaming data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A8-7670K is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 4 threads instead of 2/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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.

A8-7670K Benchmark Check

Pentium D1508 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A8-7670K	Pentium D1508
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	63 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	65 FPS
medium	57 FPS	53 FPS
high	45 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	32 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A8-7670K	Pentium D1508
1080p
low	82 FPS	68 FPS
medium	82 FPS	61 FPS
high	82 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	57 FPS
medium	82 FPS	50 FPS
high	82 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	40 FPS
medium	82 FPS	36 FPS
high	82 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A8-7670K	Pentium D1508
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A8-7670K	Pentium D1508
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8-7670K and Pentium D1508

A8-7670K

The A8-7670K is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,267 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.

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Processing Power

The A8-7670K packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium D1508 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7670K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the A8-7670K versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 — a 40% clock advantage for the A8-7670K (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The A8-7670K uses the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Pentium D1508 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-7670K scores 3,267 against the Pentium D1508's 3,240 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-7670K.

Feature	A8-7670K	Pentium D1508
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+50%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+64%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB
L2 Cache	4096 kB	—
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Godaveri (2014−2016)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	3,267	3,240

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Memory & Platform

The A8-7670K uses the FM2+ socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium D1508 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A8-7670K	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	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (A8-7670K) / not specified (Pentium D1508). The A8-7670K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Pentium D1508 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-7670K rivals Core i3-4170.

Feature	A8-7670K	Pentium D1508
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	Radeon R7 Graphics	—
Unlocked	Yes	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	true	—

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Value Analysis

The A8-7670K launched at $118 MSRP, while the Pentium D1508 debuted at $106. On MSRP ($118 vs $106), the Pentium D1508 is $12 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the A8-7670K delivers 27.7 pts/$ vs 30.6 pts/$ for the Pentium D1508 — making the Pentium D1508 the 9.9% better value option.