Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 processor review

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

Core 2 Quad Q8300 processor released by Intel; release date: November 2008. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Yorkfield microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 2.5 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 71.4°C. Manufacturing process technology - 45 nm. Cache size: L1 - 256 KB, L2 - 4096 KB.

Supported memory types: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3.

Supported socket types: LGA775. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 95 Watt.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4863
1060
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
1892
Geekbench 4
Single Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
5311
337
Geekbench 4
Multi-Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
36691
1061
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Face Detection
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
97.640 mPixels/s
0.538 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Ocean Surface Simulation
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
741.453 Frames/s
15.964 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
T-Rex
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4.623 Frames/s
0.135 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Video Composition
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
49.002 Frames/s
1.117 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Bitcoin Mining
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
218.231 mHash/s
3.999 mHash/s
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 1060
PassMark - CPU mark 1892
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 337
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1061
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection 0.538 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation 15.964 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex 0.135 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition 1.117 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining 3.999 mHash/s

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Yorkfield
Launch date November 2008
Place in performance rating 3080
Price now $49.99
Processor Number Q8300
Series Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 17.60
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 2.50 GHz
Bus Speed 1333 MHz FSB
Die size 164 mm2
L1 cache 256 KB
L2 cache 4096 KB
Manufacturing process technology 45 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 71 °C
Maximum core temperature 71.4°C
Maximum frequency 2.5 GHz
Number of cores 4
Transistor count 456 million
VID voltage range 0.8500V-1.3625V

Memory

Supported memory types DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 95 Watt

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)