Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 vs AMD Athlon II X2 215

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 – 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 Q8300 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 Q8300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 215 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 215, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
2 Generation 1
Intel Core2 Quad Family AMD Athlon II
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 Name AMD Athlon II X2 215
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 is 2.5 GHz
The AMD Athlon II X2 215 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 215 is 2.7 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 215 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

2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333
No AES-NI No
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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.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 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 AMD Athlon II X2 215 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q3/2008 Release date Q3/2009
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Propus
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VT-x, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
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0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
45 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 775 Socket AM3
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
4.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB