Pentium D1508 vs Core i7-2715QE

Pentium D1508

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2015

Core i7-2715QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium D1508

2 / 4

3,240

+0.6%

3,221

0.0%

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 i7-2715QE is on rank 1118, 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 i7-2715QE

#1106

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3444%

#1107

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3393%

#1108

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3115%

#1109

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3101%

#1110

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3073%

#1112

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2967%

#1113

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2845%

#1114

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2840%

#1115

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2764%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

100%

#1119

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

97%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

96%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

96%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

96%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

96%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

96%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

96%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-2715QE leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium D1508 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Pentium D1508	Core i7-2715QE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($106)	✅ More affordable ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i7-2715QE stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 53% cheaper ($50 vs $106) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Pentium D1508	Core i7-2715QE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+111%)
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 i7-2715QE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D1508 and Core i7-2715QE

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 i7-2715QE

The Core i7-2715QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,221 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Pentium D1508 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-2715QE offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-2715QE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-2715QE — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-2715QE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Pentium D1508 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-2715QE uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D1508 scores 3,240 against the Core i7-2715QE's 3,221 — a 0.6% lead for the Pentium D1508. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium D1508 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2715QE.

Feature	Pentium D1508	Core i7-2715QE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+5%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	6 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,240	3,221
Geekbench 6 Single	—	587

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D1508 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2715QE uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium D1508	Core i7-2715QE
Socket	FCBGA1667	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
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, EPT (Core i7-2715QE). The Core i7-2715QE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Pentium D1508 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2715QE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-2715QE rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	Pentium D1508	Core i7-2715QE
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	—	Embedded/Industrial

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Value Analysis

The Pentium D1508 launched at $106 MSRP, while the Core i7-2715QE debuted at $378. At current prices ($106 vs $50), the Core i7-2715QE is $56 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium D1508 delivers 30.6 pts/$ vs 64.4 pts/$ for the Core i7-2715QE — making the Core i7-2715QE the 71.3% better value option.