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Core2 Quad Q8300

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4 Cores, @2.5 GHz, Yorkfield.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 43.8% (983rd of 1463)

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
Gaming 44%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 45%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 31%
Sail boat

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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

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 98343.8%
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 BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
LGA775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
49.6% Average
Memory 73.8
1-Core 39.5
2-Core 78.3
42% 63.9 Pts
4-Core 149
8-Core 150
20% 149 Pts
64-Core 148
9% 148 Pts
LGA775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
49.4% Average
Memory 74
1-Core 39.9
2-Core 73.8
42% 62.6 Pts
4-Core 146
8-Core 147
20% 146 Pts
64-Core 151
9% 151 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
49% Average
Memory 72.6
1-Core 38.3
2-Core 78.1
42% 63 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 151
20% 150 Pts
64-Core 149
9% 149 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
46.2% Average
Memory 67.9
1-Core 39.1
2-Core 76.1
40% 61 Pts
4-Core 144
8-Core 147
19% 145 Pts
64-Core 147
9% 147 Pts
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
45.3% Average
Memory 65.8
1-Core 38.4
2-Core 77.4
39% 60.5 Pts
4-Core 145
8-Core 150
20% 148 Pts
64-Core 154
10% 154 Pts
LGA775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
43.6% Average
Memory 61.9
1-Core 39.3
2-Core 77.5
38% 59.6 Pts
4-Core 149
8-Core 148
20% 148 Pts
64-Core 148
9% 148 Pts
Socket 775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
40.9% Average
Memory 62.9
1-Core 37.9
2-Core 72.4
38% 57.7 Pts
4-Core 107
8-Core 140
16% 123 Pts
64-Core 142
9% 142 Pts
LGA775, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
35.9% Below average
Memory 57
1-Core 35.1
2-Core 55.4
33% 49.2 Pts
4-Core 87.2
8-Core 93.5
12% 90.3 Pts
64-Core 95.2
6% 95.2 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 4%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 40%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G41M-Combo

CPU
Core2 Quad Q8300Intel  $131Bench 44%, 20,482 samples1x
GPU
G41 Express ChipsetIntelBench 0%, 33,874 samples140x
GT 1030NvidiaBench 14%, 185,384 samples37x
GeForce GT 710NvidiaBench 3%, 187,161 samples35x
SSD
A400 120GBKingston  $30Bench 61%, 166,392 samples21x
X007-240GB 240GBImramBench 66%, 1 sample17x
860 Evo 250GBSamsung  $52Bench 104%, 296,814 samples12x
RAM
2x4GBUnknownBench 39%, 424,126 samples263x
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples245x
1x4GBUnknownBench 28%, 154,807 samples68x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 46% - Average Total price: $161

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q8300 (4M Cache, 2.50 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Code NameYorkfield
Launch DateQ4'08
Processor NumberQ8300
# of Cores4
Cache4 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography45 nm
VID Voltage Range0.8500V-1.3625V
Recommended Price$179.00
Clock Speed2.5 GHz
Bus Speed1333 MHz FSB
Max TDP95 W
FSB ParityNo

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)See Ordering Info
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Demand Based SwitchingNo

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets SupportedLGA775
Processing Die Size164 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors456 million

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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Average (edit your comment) Add link

2 years ago.

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

GBR-User
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5,876

Excellent

3 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.

TUR-User
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5,606

Excellent

8 months ago.

ı love intel core 2 quad 8300

SRB-User
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2,848

Excellent

22 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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Excellent

3 years ago.

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