Intel Core2 Duo E8400 | AMD GX-217GA | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core2 Duo E8400 or AMD GX-217GA - 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 Intel Core2 Duo E8400 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.00 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E8400 was released in Q1/2008. The AMD GX-217GA has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.65 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD GX-217GA was released in Q2/2013. |
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Intel Core2 Duo (29) | Family | AMD G (38) |
Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000 (14) | CPU group | AMD G-Series 1st Gen (9) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Wolfdale (Penryn) | Architecture | Temash (Jaguar) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core2 Duo E8400 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz. The AMD GX-217GA has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.65 GHz. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400 | Characteristic | AMD GX-217GA |
2 | Cores | 2 |
2 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.65 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8280 |
GPU frequency | 0.45 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8280 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core2 Duo E8400 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD GX-217GA can connect up to 16 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400 | Characteristic | AMD GX-217GA |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
6.00 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 8 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 4.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core2 Duo E8400 has a TDP of 65 W, that of the AMD GX-217GA is 6 W. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400 | Characteristic | AMD GX-217GA |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core2 Duo E8400 has a 6.00 MB cache, while the AMD GX-217GA cache has a total of 1.00 MB. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400 | Characteristic | AMD GX-217GA |
45 nm | Technology | 28 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 | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 775 | Socket | FT3 |
VT-x | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2008 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GA
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GA
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GA
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GA
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GA
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8400
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GA
AMD Radeon HD 8280 @ 0.45 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GA
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E8400
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GA
2C 2T @ 1.65 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core2 Duo E8400 | AMD GX-217GA |
Unknown | Unknown |