Pentium D1508 vs Phenom II X6 1045T
Pentium D1508
Phenom II X6 1045T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Phenom II X6 1045T is on rank 168, so the Phenom II X6 1045T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium D1508
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1045T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium D1508 | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Phenom II X6 1045T
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.
Phenom II X6 1045T
The Phenom II X6 1045T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,244 points. Launch price was $175.
Processing Power
The Pentium D1508 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1045T offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1045T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 versus 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1045T — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1045T (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.7 GHz). The Pentium D1508 uses the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1045T uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium D1508 scores 3,240 against the Phenom II X6 1045T's 3,244 — a 0.1% lead for the Phenom II X6 1045T. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Pentium D1508 vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1045T.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 6 / 6+200% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.7 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB (total)+100% |
| L2 Cache | — | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | NetBurst (2000−2006) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 3,240 | 3,244 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium D1508 uses the FCBGA1667 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1045T uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium D1508 | Phenom II X6 1045T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1667 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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