Pentium D1508 vs A8-7670K
Pentium D1508
A8-7670K
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 A8-7670K is on rank 628, 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 Pentium D1508
Performance Per Dollar A8-7670K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) | ✅ More affordable ($43) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+149%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) | ✅ More affordable ($43) |
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 A8-7670K
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.
A8-7670K
The A8-7670K 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 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 3,267 points. Launch price was $90.
Processing Power
The Pentium D1508 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-7670K offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7670K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 versus 3.9 GHz on the A8-7670K — a 40% clock advantage for the A8-7670K (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Pentium D1508 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-7670K uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D1508 scores 3,240 against the A8-7670K's 3,267 — a 0.8% lead for the A8-7670K.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+50% |
| 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 | 3,267 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D1508 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-7670K uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium D1508) / true (A8-7670K). The A8-7670K includes integrated graphics (Radeon R7 Graphics), while the Pentium D1508 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A8-7670K rivals Core i3-4170.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R7 Graphics |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
Value Analysis
The Pentium D1508 launched at $106 MSRP, while the A8-7670K debuted at $118. At current prices ($106 vs $43), the A8-7670K is $63 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium D1508 delivers 30.6 pts/$ vs 76.0 pts/$ for the A8-7670K — making the A8-7670K the 85.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | A8-7670K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $106-10% | $118 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $106 | $43-59% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.6 | 76.0+148% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2015 |
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