Intel

Core2 Quad Q8300

Core2 Quad Q8300
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Effective Speed -142%Effective Speed -142%Average Score -388%Memory -29%, 1-Core -394%, 2-Core -385%, 4-Core -403%, 8-Core -727%Overclocked Score -367%1-Core -387%, 2-Core -380%, 4-Core -366%, 8-Core -682%, Memory -21%Value & Sentiment -2,277%User Rating -86%, Market Share -9,011%, Price 96%, Value -108%Nice To Haves -900%64-Core -1,126%, 64-Core -1,193%, Age -382%

Average Bench: 43.8% (946^th of 1426)

Based on 20,482 user benchmarks. Devices: BFEBFBFF0001067A, Model: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8300 @ 2.50GHz

Poor: 33%Average: 43.8% Great: 51%

Gaming 44%

Speed boat

Desktop 45%

Yacht

Workstation 31%

Sail boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Below average average bench

The Intel Core2 Quad Q8300 averaged 56.1% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 64Pts

Avg. Dual Core Speed 74.8Pts

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Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core2 Quad Q8300 is just 18.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core2 Quad Q8300 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 143Pts

Avg. Octa Core Speed 141Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 20,482 samples)

Rank 94643.8%

Min	Avg	Max
45.6	Memory 64	75.9
29.1	1-Core 37.6	40.2
57.8	2-Core 74.8	80.3
38.3% 58.8 Pts

Min	Avg	Max
85.5	4-Core 138	160
97.3	8-Core 141	160
18.6% 140 Pts

Min	Avg	Max
96.6	64-Core 143	160
8.8% 143 Pts

User Benchmarks

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The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%

KAZ-User, 2 days ago.Core2 Quad Q8300,

CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads

Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)

48.1% Average

Memory 72.5

1-Core 38.3

2-Core 73.6

41% 61.5 Pts

4-Core 140

8-Core 142

19% 141 Pts

64-Core 143

9% 143 Pts

ROU-User, 5 days ago.Core2 Quad Q8300,

Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads

Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)

45.3% Average

Memory 67.6

1-Core 37.8

2-Core 74.9

40% 60.1 Pts

4-Core 134

8-Core 141

18% 138 Pts

64-Core 131

8% 131 Pts

ZAF-User, 1 day ago.Core2 Quad Q8300,

CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads

Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)

41.7% Average

Memory 65.6

1-Core 37.9

2-Core 58.9

37% 54.1 Pts

4-Core 102

8-Core 122

14% 112 Pts

64-Core 136

8% 136 Pts

ITA-User, 8 days ago.Core2 Quad Q8300,

CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads

Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)

41% Average

Memory 61

1-Core 39

2-Core 77.5

38% 59.2 Pts

4-Core 123

8-Core 128

17% 125 Pts

64-Core 113

7% 113 Pts

USA-User, 1 day ago.Core2 Quad Q8300,

CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads

Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)

38.9% Below average

Memory 57.2

1-Core 39

2-Core 78.9

37% 58.4 Pts

4-Core 120

8-Core 128

16% 124 Pts

64-Core 125

8% 125 Pts

SRB-User, 3 days ago.Core2 Quad Q8300,

CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads

Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)

38% Below average

Memory 54.1

1-Core 38.2

2-Core 72.1

35% 54.8 Pts

4-Core 127

8-Core 131

17% 129 Pts

64-Core 127

8% 127 Pts

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Gaming 4%

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Desktop 40%

Speed boat

Workstation 4%

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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G41M-Combo

CPU
Core2 Quad Q8300Intel $115Bench 44%, 20,482 samples	1x

GPU
G41 Express ChipsetIntelBench 0%, 33,874 samples	140x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 185,384 samples	35x
GeForce GT 710NvidiaBench 3%, 187,161 samples	33x

SSD
A400 120GBKingston $23Bench 61%, 166,392 samples	21x
X007-240GB 240GBImramBench 66%, 1 sample	17x
860 Evo 250GBSamsung $49Bench 104%, 296,814 samples	12x

RAM
2x4GBUnknownBench 39%, 424,126 samples	247x
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples	242x
1x4GBUnknownBench 28%, 154,807 samples	65x

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Value: 49% - Average

Total price: $138

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Specifications

Essentials

Description	Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q8300 (4M Cache, 2.50 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Code Name	Yorkfield
Launch Date	Q4'08
Processor Number	Q8300
# of Cores	4
Cache	4 MB L2
Instruction Set	64-bit
Embedded Options Available	No
Lithography	45 nm
VID Voltage Range	0.8500V-1.3625V
Recommended Price	$179.00
Clock Speed	2.5 GHz
Bus Speed	1333 MHz FSB
Max TDP	95 W
FSB Parity	No

Data Protection

AES New Instructions	No

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)	See Ordering Info
Intel 64	Yes
Idle States	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Tech	Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes
Turbo Boost Tech	No
Hyper-Threading Tech	No
Demand Based Switching	No

Package

Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets Supported	LGA775
Processing Die Size	164 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors	456 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable Bit	Yes
Trusted Execution Tech	No

Comments

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USA-User

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Average (edit your comment) Add link

15 months ago.

it holds good for its age not bad legendary cpu :D

GBR-User

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5,660

Excellent

2 years ago.

I have two PCs. A Zoostorm with an i3 550 and a Dell inspiron 560 with a Q8300. both perform fairly well even in more modern titles. while it may not be the case for much longer, it's certainly worth getting if you wish to play older games.

SRB-User

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2,734

Excellent

12 months ago.

kinda holds stable till this day u can play any game with a decent gpu lol ... love it : P

SWE-User

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2,706

Excellent

3 years ago.

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Core2 Quad Q8300

Average Bench: 43.8% (946^th of 1426)

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