Phenom II X6 1045T vs Pentium D1508
Phenom II X6 1045T
Pentium D1508
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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 Phenom II X6 1045T is positioned at rank 168 and the Pentium D1508 is on rank 473, so the Phenom II X6 1045T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1045T
Performance Per Dollar Pentium D1508
Performance Comparison
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🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1045T | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Phenom II X6 1045T | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($106) |
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 Phenom II X6 1045T and Pentium D1508
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Phenom II X6 1045T packs 6 cores / 6 threads, while the Pentium D1508 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X6 1045T has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1045T versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium D1508 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1045T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Phenom II X6 1045T uses the Thuban (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium D1508 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X6 1045T scores 3,244 against the Pentium D1508's 3,240 — a 0.1% lead for the Phenom II X6 1045T. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1045T vs 3 MB on the Pentium D1508.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1045T | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 6+200% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+23% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+23% | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total)+100% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | — |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Thuban (2010) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 3,244 | 3,240 |
Memory & Platform
The Phenom II X6 1045T uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium D1508 uses FCBGA1667 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Phenom II X6 1045T | Pentium D1508 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1667 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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