Core i5-4400E vs Pentium D1508

Core i5-4400E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Pentium D1508

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4400E

2 / 4

3,251

+0.3%

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.

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 Core i5-4400E is positioned at rank 1032 and the Pentium D1508 is on rank 473, so the Pentium D1508 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4400E

#1020

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2401%

#1021

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2366%

#1022

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2172%

#1023

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2162%

#1024

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2142%

#1026

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2069%

#1027

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1984%

#1028

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1980%

#1029

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1927%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium D1508

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6798%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1284%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1140%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

881%

#299

Xeon w5-3425

MSRP: $1189|Avg: $1189

100%

#300

EPYC 9255

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $1934

99%

#301

EPYC 8324P

MSRP: $1895|Avg: $3598

99%

#302

Xeon Gold 6414U

MSRP: $2296|Avg: $283

98%

#303

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5975WX

MSRP: $2495|Avg: $2495

98%

#304

EPYC 7352

MSRP: $1350|Avg: $725

98%

#305

Xeon w7-2475X

MSRP: $1789|Avg: $2544

97%

#473

Pentium D1508

MSRP: $106|Avg: $106

100%

#476

Xeon E-2104G

MSRP: $193|Avg: $109

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4400E delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium D1508 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4400E	Pentium D1508
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($106)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-4400E stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 53% cheaper ($50 vs $106) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-4400E	Pentium D1508
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+113%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($50)	⚠️ Higher cost ($106)

Performance Check

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.

Core i5-4400E Benchmark Check

Pentium D1508 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4400E and Pentium D1508

Core i5-4400E

The Core i5-4400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $266.

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

Both the Core i5-4400E and Pentium D1508 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4400E versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 — a 23.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-4400E (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i5-4400E uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium D1508 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4400E scores 3,251 against the Pentium D1508's 3,240 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4400E. Both processors carry 3 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-4400E	Pentium D1508
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+27%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+23%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	3,251	3,240

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4400E uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium D1508 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-4400E	Pentium D1508
Socket	BGA1364	FCBGA1667
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4400E) / not specified (Pentium D1508). The Core i5-4400E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium D1508 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4400E targets Embedded.

Feature	Core i5-4400E	Pentium D1508
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	—
Target Use	Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-4400E launched at $266 MSRP, while the Pentium D1508 debuted at $106. At current prices ($50 vs $106), the Core i5-4400E is $56 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-4400E delivers 65.0 pts/$ vs 30.6 pts/$ for the Pentium D1508 — making the Core i5-4400E the 72.1% better value option.