Pentium D1508 vs Core i5-4570T
Pentium D1508
Core i5-4570T
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 Core i5-4570T is on rank 872, 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 Core i5-4570T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+134%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
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 Core i5-4570T
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 i5-4570T
The Core i5-4570T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4096 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,223 points. Launch price was $222.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium D1508 and Core i5-4570T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-4570T — a 32.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-4570T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Pentium D1508 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-4570T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D1508 scores 3,240 against the Core i5-4570T's 3,223 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium D1508. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium D1508 vs 4096 kB (total) on the Core i5-4570T.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz+38% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+32% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 4096 kB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 3,240 | 3,223 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 960 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,719 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D1508 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4570T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium D1508) / Yes (Core i5-4570T). The Core i5-4570T includes integrated graphics (HD 4600), while the Pentium D1508 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4570T targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD 4600 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Pentium D1508 launched at $106 MSRP, while the Core i5-4570T debuted at $195. At current prices ($106 vs $45), the Core i5-4570T is $61 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium D1508 delivers 30.6 pts/$ vs 71.6 pts/$ for the Core i5-4570T — making the Core i5-4570T the 80.4% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | Core i5-4570T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $106-46% | $195 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $106 | $45-58% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.6 | 71.6+134% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2013 |
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