Intel Core2 Duo E8400 vs AMD Athlon II X4 630

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Intel Core2 Duo E8400 or Intel Core2 Duo E8400 – 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 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.
The AMD Athlon II X4 630 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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 X4 630, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Core2 Duo Family AMD Athlon II
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core2 Duo E8400 Name AMD Athlon II X4 630
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 Group AMD Athlon II X4 (Propus)
2 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
The AMD Athlon II X4 630 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 630 is 2.8 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo E8400 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X4 630 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

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

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 95 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E8400 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 X4 630 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2008 Release date Q3/2009
LGA 775 Socket AM3
6.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Propus
VT-x Virtualization AMD-V
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SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
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45 nm Technology 45 nm