Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 vs Intel Core2 Duo E8600

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 – 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 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E8600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
2 Generation 2
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 Name Intel Core2 Duo E8600
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Core2 Duo
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 is 2.33 GHz
The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8600 is 3.33 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 2
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 2x
2.33 GHz Frequency 3.33 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 does not have integrated graphics.
GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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

No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8600 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
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45 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
Q3/2008 Release date Q3/2008
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux