AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.30 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 2700X was released in Q2/2018. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.50 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 was released in Q3/2008. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (70) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
AMD Ryzen 2000 (9) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 7 2700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 3.70 GHz (4.30 GHz) while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 is at 2.50 GHz. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.70 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
4.30 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.85 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 7 2700X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 46.9 GB/s. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 17.1 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
DDR4-2933 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
46.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 4.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is 105 W, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
105 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 2700X is manufactured in 12 nm and has 16.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
12 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 775 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2018 | Release date | Q3/2008 |
320 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 4.30 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
8C 16T @ 3.85 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
Captiva Workstation PC Ryzen 7 2700X Acer Nitro N50-100 Ryzen 7 2700X HP EliteDesk 705 G4 Workstation Edition MT Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X (6TL46EA#ABD) |
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