Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s vs Intel Core2 Duo E8400

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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 Core2 Duo E8400 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E8400, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s Name Intel Core2 Duo E8400
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
2 Generation 2
Intel Core2 Quad Family Intel Core2 Duo
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E8400 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8400 is 3.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
4x Cores 2x
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400s does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core2 Duo E8400 does not have integrated graphics.
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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

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

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.
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65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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 Core2 Duo E8400 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 775 Socket LGA 775
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
4.0 MB L2-Cache 6.0 MB
Q2/2009 Release date Q1/2008
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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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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45 nm Technology 45 nm