Pentium D1508 vs Core i5-4400E

Pentium D1508

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

Core i5-4400E

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium D1508

2 / 4

3,240

0.0%

3,251

+0.3%

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 Core i5-4400E is on rank 1032, 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 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 Per Dollar Core i5-4400E

#1020

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2401%

#1021

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2366%

#1022

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2172%

#1023

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2162%

#1024

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2142%

#1026

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2069%

#1027

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1984%

#1028

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1980%

#1029

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1927%

#1032

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1047

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4400E delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium D1508 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium D1508	Core i5-4400E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($106)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-4400E stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 53% cheaper ($50 vs $106) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium D1508	Core i5-4400E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+113%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($106)	✅ More affordable ($50)

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.

Pentium D1508 Benchmark Check

Core i5-4400E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D1508 and Core i5-4400E

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.

Core i5-4400E

The Core i5-4400E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB + 3 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $266.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium D1508 and Core i5-4400E share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-4400E — a 23.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-4400E (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Pentium D1508 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4400E uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D1508 scores 3,240 against the Core i5-4400E's 3,251 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4400E. Both processors carry 3 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Pentium D1508	Core i5-4400E
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.3 GHz+27%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz+23%
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB
L2 Cache	—	512 kB
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,240	3,251

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D1508 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4400E uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium D1508	Core i5-4400E
Socket	FCBGA1667	BGA1364
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium D1508) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-4400E). The Core i5-4400E includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium D1508 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4400E targets Embedded.

Feature	Pentium D1508	Core i5-4400E
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Pentium D1508 launched at $106 MSRP, while the Core i5-4400E debuted at $266. At current prices ($106 vs $50), the Core i5-4400E is $56 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium D1508 delivers 30.6 pts/$ vs 65.0 pts/$ for the Core i5-4400E — making the Core i5-4400E the 72.1% better value option.