Intel Core2 Duo E8300 vs Intel Core i3-2328M

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Intel Core2 Duo E8300 or Intel Core2 Duo E8300 – 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 Core2 Duo E8300 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 E8300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2328M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2328M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
2 Generation 2
Intel Core2 Duo Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Name Intel Core i3-2328M
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E8300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E8300 is 2.83 GHz
The Intel Core i3-2328M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2328M is 2.2 GHz
2.83 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E8300 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2328M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2328M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 6
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 12
-- Shaders 96
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Technology 32 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 10.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- JPEG No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 35 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 85 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E8300 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 i3-2328M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2008 Release date Q3/2012
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
45 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 775 Socket PGA 988
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
6.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes