AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

Comparative analysis of AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE and Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s).

AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE

CPU is newer: launch date 5 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 28% higher clock speed: 3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 24% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 419 vs 337
Around 32% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1396 vs 1061
7.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 3.993 vs 0.538
Around 45% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.196 vs 0.135
Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 4.178 vs 3.999

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	April 2009 vs November 2008
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	3.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz
L1 cache	128 KB (per core) vs 256 KB
Benchmarks
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	419 vs 337
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1396 vs 1061
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	3.993 vs 0.538
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.196 vs 0.135
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	4.178 vs 3.999

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 32% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 125 Watt
Around 39% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 15.964 vs 11.511

Specifications (specs)
L2 cache	4096 KB vs 512 KB (per core)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt vs 125 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	15.964 vs 11.511

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

419

337

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1396

1061

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.993

0.538

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

11.511

15.964

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.196

0.135

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4.178

3.999

Name	AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE	Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	419	337
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1396	1061
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	3.993	0.538
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	11.511	15.964
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.196	0.135
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	4.178	3.999
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	0
PassMark - Single thread mark		1061
PassMark - CPU mark		1906
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)		1.117

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD Phenom II X4 955 BE	Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
Essentials
Architecture codename	Deneb	Yorkfield
Launch date	April 2009	November 2008
Place in performance rating	3230	3088
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Price now		$49.99
Processor Number		Q8300
Series		Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status		Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)		17.60
Performance
64 bit support
Die size	258 mm	164 mm2
L1 cache	128 KB (per core)	256 KB
L2 cache	512 KB (per core)	4096 KB
L3 cache	6144 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm	45 nm
Maximum frequency	3.2 GHz	2.5 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Transistor count	758 million	456 million
Unlocked
Base frequency		2.50 GHz
Bus Speed		1333 MHz FSB
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		71 °C
Maximum core temperature		71.4°C
VID voltage range		0.8500V-1.3625V
Memory
Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	AM3	LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	125 Watt	95 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Package Size		37.5mm x 37.5mm
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)