Pentium D1508 vs A10-7860K
Pentium D1508
A10-7860K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Pentium D1508 is positioned at rank 473 and the A10-7860K is on rank 392, so the A10-7860K offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D1508
Performance Per Dollar A10-7860K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | A10-7860K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($106) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($117) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | A10-7860K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+10%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($106) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($117) |
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 Pentium D1508 and A10-7860K
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.
A10-7860K
The A10-7860K 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 4 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: 3,237 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Pentium D1508 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-7860K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-7860K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 versus 4 GHz on the A10-7860K — a 42.4% clock advantage for the A10-7860K (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Pentium D1508 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-7860K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D1508 scores 3,240 against the A10-7860K's 3,237 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium D1508.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | A10-7860K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 4 GHz+54% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz+64% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | — | 4096 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 3,240 | 3,237 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 450 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D1508 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-7860K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | A10-7860K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium D1508) / AMD-V (A10-7860K). The A10-7860K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Pentium D1508 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-7860K targets Budget. Direct competitor: A10-7860K rivals Core i3-6100.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | A10-7860K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Pentium D1508 launched at $106 MSRP, while the A10-7860K debuted at $117.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | A10-7860K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $106-9% | $117 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $106 | — |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2016 |
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