Core i7-2715QE vs Pentium D1508
Core i7-2715QE
Pentium D1508
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 i7-2715QE is positioned at rank 1118 and the Pentium D1508 is on rank 473, so the Pentium D1508 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2715QE
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D1508
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-2715QE | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-2715QE | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+111%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ 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 Core i7-2715QE and Pentium D1508
Core i7-2715QE
The Core i7-2715QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,221 points. Launch price was $378.
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 Core i7-2715QE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium D1508 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-2715QE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i7-2715QE versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-2715QE (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-2715QE uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium D1508 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2715QE scores 3,221 against the Pentium D1508's 3,240 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium D1508. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2715QE vs 3 MB on the Pentium D1508.
| Feature | Core i7-2715QE | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+15% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+100% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 3,221 | 3,240 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 587 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-2715QE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium D1508 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-2715QE | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1023 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2715QE) / not specified (Pentium D1508). The Core i7-2715QE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium D1508 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2715QE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-2715QE rivals Embedded R-Series.
| Feature | Core i7-2715QE | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 3000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Embedded/Industrial | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-2715QE launched at $378 MSRP, while the Pentium D1508 debuted at $106. At current prices ($50 vs $106), the Core i7-2715QE is $56 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-2715QE delivers 64.4 pts/$ vs 30.6 pts/$ for the Pentium D1508 — making the Core i7-2715QE the 71.3% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-2715QE | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $378 | $106-72% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-53% | $106 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.4+110% | 30.6 |
| Release Date | 2011 | 2015 |
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