Core i7-950 vs Pentium D1508

Core i7-950

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2009

Pentium D1508

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-950

4 / 8

3,250

+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 i7-950 is positioned at rank 1067 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 i7-950

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

53930%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

50958%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

37000%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11147%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

8829%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

7724%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4424%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4366%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3975%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3975%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3931%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3825%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3771%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3756%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3722%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

100%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

99%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

97%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

97%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

93%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

87%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

85%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

82%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

80%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

74%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

70%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

69%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

68%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

68%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

67%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

62%

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium D1508 (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-950	Pentium D1508
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($106)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-950 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-950	Pentium D1508
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+609%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ 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 i7-950 Benchmark Check

Pentium D1508 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-950 and Pentium D1508

Core i7-950

The Core i7-950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,250 points. Launch price was $290.

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 Core i7-950 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium D1508 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Core i7-950 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-950 (base: 3.06 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-950 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium D1508 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-950 scores 3,250 against the Pentium D1508's 3,240 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-950. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-950 vs 3 MB on the Pentium D1508.

Feature	Core i7-950	Pentium D1508
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.33 GHz+28%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.06 GHz+39%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+167%	3 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Bloomfield (2008−2010)	NetBurst (2000−2006)
PassMark	3,250	3,240

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-950 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium D1508 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-950	Pentium D1508
Socket	LGA1366	FCBGA1667
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-950 launched at $562 MSRP, while the Pentium D1508 debuted at $106. At current prices ($15 vs $106), the Core i7-950 is $91 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-950 delivers 216.7 pts/$ vs 30.6 pts/$ for the Pentium D1508 — making the Core i7-950 the 150.5% better value option.