Pentium D1508 vs Pentium Gold G5500T

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. The Pentium D1508 is positioned at rank #473 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

6798%

#6

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Pentium Gold G5500T (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium D1508	Pentium Gold G5500T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($106)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium D1508 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium D1508	Pentium Gold G5500T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($106)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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

Pentium Gold G5500T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium D1508 and Pentium Gold G5500T

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.

Pentium Gold G5500T

The Pentium Gold G5500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,256 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium D1508 and Pentium Gold G5500T share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium Gold G5500T — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold G5500T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Pentium D1508 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium Gold G5500T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D1508 scores 3,240 against the Pentium Gold G5500T's 3,256 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium Gold G5500T. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium D1508 vs 4 MB (total) on the Pentium Gold G5500T.

Feature	Pentium D1508	Pentium Gold G5500T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.2 GHz+45%
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	NetBurst (2000−2006)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	3,240	3,256

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium D1508 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold G5500T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.