Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s vs Intel Core i7-7820X

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s – 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 Q8400s features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Quad series.
To use the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7820X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7820X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Core i 7000X
2 Generation 7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Name Intel Core i7-7820X
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s is 2.66 GHz
The Intel Core i7-7820X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 Threads 16
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 8x
4 CPU Cores 8
None None 4.5 GHz
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-7820X 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 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 4
-- Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 140 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 140 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s 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 Core i7-7820X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 11.0 MB cache.
Q2/2009 Release date Q2/2017
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE3, SSE4.1, MMX, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
45 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 650 $
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Skylake X
0 bytes L3-Cache 11.0 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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LGA 775 Socket LGA 2066
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes