AMD FX-8150 vs Intel Pentium D1507

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AMD FX-8150 or AMD FX-8150 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD FX-8150 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8150, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Pentium D1507 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium D1507, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
AMD FX-8000 Group Intel Pentium D
2 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD FX-8150 Name Intel Pentium D1507
AMD FX Family Intel Pentium
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-8150 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8150 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Pentium D1507 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium D1507 is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.2 GHz.
8 Threads 2
8x Cores 2x
8 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.2 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-8150 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium D1507 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes ECC Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 20 W watts.
125 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 20 W
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Technical details

The AMD FX-8150 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium D1507 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q4/2015
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
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Vishera (Bulldozer) Architecture Broadwell
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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AM3+ Socket AM1
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes