Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 vs Intel Core 2 Duo E8200

Comparative analysis of Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 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 - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s).

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200

Intel Core 2 Duo E8200

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200

CPU is newer: launch date 7 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 56% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 1782 vs 1140
Around 64% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 1006 vs 612
Around 56% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 0.501 vs 0.322
Around 11% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.111 vs 0.1
Around 51% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 1.035 vs 0.685
Around 50% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 3.688 vs 2.463

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	August 2008 vs January 2008
Number of cores	4 vs 2
L1 cache	256 KB vs 128 KB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	1782 vs 1140
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1006 vs 612
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	0.501 vs 0.322
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.111 vs 0.1
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	1.035 vs 0.685
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.688 vs 2.463

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Duo E8200

Around 15% higher clock speed: 2.67 GHz vs 2.33 GHz
Around 1% higher maximum core temperature: 72.4°C vs 71.4°C
Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 46% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 95 Watt
Around 15% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1145 vs 993
Around 15% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 368 vs 320
Around 63% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 27.206 vs 16.702

Specifications (specs)
Maximum frequency	2.67 GHz vs 2.33 GHz
Maximum core temperature	72.4°C vs 71.4°C
L2 cache	6144 KB vs 4096 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 95 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	1145 vs 993
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	368 vs 320
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	27.206 vs 16.702

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

993

1145

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1782

1140

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

320

368

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1006

612

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.501

0.322

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

16.702

27.206

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.111

0.1

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1.035

0.685

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3.688

2.463

Name	Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200	Intel Core 2 Duo E8200
PassMark - Single thread mark	993	1145
PassMark - CPU mark	1782	1140
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	320	368
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1006	612
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	0.501	0.322
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	16.702	27.206
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.111	0.1
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	1.035	0.685
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	3.688	2.463

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200	Intel Core 2 Duo E8200
Essentials
Architecture codename	Yorkfield	Wolfdale
Launch date	August 2008	January 2008
Place in performance rating	3129	3105
Price now	$22.99	$49.99
Processor Number	Q8200	E8200
Series	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status	Discontinued	Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)	36.05	11.13
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.33 GHz	2.66 GHz
Bus Speed	1333 MHz FSB	1333 MHz FSB
Die size	164 mm2	107 mm2
L1 cache	256 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	4096 KB	6144 KB
Manufacturing process technology	45 nm	45 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	71 °C	72 °C
Maximum core temperature	71.4°C	72.4°C
Maximum frequency	2.33 GHz	2.67 GHz
Number of cores	4	2
Transistor count	456 million	410 million
VID voltage range	0.8500V-1.3625V	0.8500V-1.3625V
Memory
Supported memory types	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3	DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	LGA775	LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt	65 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)