Intel Core2 Duo E8300 vs Intel Pentium T4300

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Intel Core2 Duo E8300 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Pentium T4300
Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Intel Pentium T4300

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core2 Duo E8300 and the Intel Pentium T4300 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core2 Duo E8300 2 core processor released in Q1/2008 with the Intel Pentium T4300 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2009.
Intel Core2 Duo (29) Family Intel Pentium (150)
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) CPU group Intel Pentium T4000/SU4000 (5)
2 Generation 2
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Penryn
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo E8300 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.83 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Pentium T4300 clocks with 2.10 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Characteristic Intel Pentium T4300
2 Cores 2
2 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking ? No
2.83 GHz Frequency 2.10 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) --
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Characteristic Intel Pentium T4300
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-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
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-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
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-- DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 No
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC No
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core2 Duo E8300, while the Intel Pentium T4300 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Characteristic Intel Pentium T4300
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 Memory DDR3-800, DDR2-800
16 GB Max. Memory 8 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
No ECC No
6.00 MB L2 Cache 1.00 MB
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Thermal Management

The Intel Core2 Duo E8300 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium T4300 is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Characteristic Intel Pentium T4300
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
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-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. 105 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo E8300 has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of Intel Pentium T4300 is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm.

Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Characteristic Intel Pentium T4300
45 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE 4.1
LGA 775 Socket PGA 478
VT-x Virtualization VT-x
No AES-NI No
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2008 Release date Q1/2009
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core2 Duo E8300 (100%)
Intel Pentium T4300 (69%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core2 Duo E8300 (100%)
Intel Pentium T4300 (71%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Intel Core2 Duo E8300
2C 2T @ 2.83 GHz
441 (100%)
Intel Pentium T4300 Intel Pentium T4300
2C 2T @ 2.10 GHz
303 (69%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Intel Core2 Duo E8300
2C 2T @ 2.83 GHz
771 (100%)
Intel Pentium T4300 Intel Pentium T4300
2C 2T @ 2.10 GHz
547 (71%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Intel Core2 Duo E8300
2C 2T @ 2.83 GHz
1047 (100%)
Intel Pentium T4300 Intel Pentium T4300
2C 2T @ 2.10 GHz
735 (70%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Intel Core2 Duo E8300
2C 2T @ 2.83 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Pentium T4300 Intel Pentium T4300
2C 2T @ 2.10 GHz
329 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core2 Duo E8300 Intel Pentium T4300
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