Pentium D1508 vs Core i7-950
Pentium D1508
Core i7-950
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 i7-950 is on rank 1067, 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 i7-950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | Core i7-950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | Core i7-950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+609%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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 i7-950
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 i7-950
The Core i7-950 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,250 points. Launch price was $290.
Processing Power
The Pentium D1508 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-950 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 versus 3.33 GHz on the Core i7-950 — a 24.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-950 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). The Pentium D1508 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-950 uses Bloomfield (2008−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D1508 scores 3,240 against the Core i7-950's 3,250 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-950. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium D1508 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-950.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | Core i7-950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.33 GHz+28% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.06 GHz+39% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB (total)+167% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Bloomfield (2008−2010) |
| PassMark | 3,240 | 3,250 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D1508 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-950 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | Core i7-950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | LGA1366 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium D1508 launched at $106 MSRP, while the Core i7-950 debuted at $562. At current prices ($106 vs $15), the Core i7-950 is $91 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium D1508 delivers 30.6 pts/$ vs 216.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-950 — making the Core i7-950 the 150.5% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | Core i7-950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $106-81% | $562 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $106 | $15-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.6 | 216.7+608% |
| Release Date | 2015 | 2009 |
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