Pentium D1508 vs A10-9700E
Pentium D1508
A10-9700E
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 A10-9700E is on rank 391, so the A10-9700E 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 A10-9700E
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 A10-9700E
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.
A10-9700E
The A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,250 points. Launch price was $130.
Processing Power
The Pentium D1508 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-9700E offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-9700E has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 versus 3.5 GHz on the A10-9700E — a 29.5% clock advantage for the A10-9700E (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Pentium D1508 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-9700E uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D1508 scores 3,240 against the A10-9700E's 3,250 — a 0.3% lead for the A10-9700E. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium D1508 vs 0 kB on the A10-9700E.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz+35% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3 GHz+36% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | — | 2048 kB |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,240 | 3,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 600 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D1508 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-9700E uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 8 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium D1508) / AMD-V (A10-9700E). The A10-9700E includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7), while the Pentium D1508 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-9700E targets Low Power. Direct competitor: A10-9700E rivals Pentium G4560T.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | A10-9700E |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Low Power |
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