Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | AMD A8-3870K | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 and the AMD A8-3870K and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 4 core processor released in Q2/2009 with the AMD A8-3870K which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2011. |
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Intel Core2 Quad (19) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) | CPU group | AMD A8-3000 (4) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Yorkfield (Penryn) | Architecture | Llano (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.66 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-3870K clocks with 3.10 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3870K |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.66 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 6550D |
GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 5 |
-- | Shader | 400 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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 6550D |
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 & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, while the AMD A8-3870K supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3870K |
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
4.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD A8-3870K is 100 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3870K |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 100 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD A8-3870K is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | Characteristic | AMD A8-3870K |
45 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 775 | Socket | FM1 |
VT-x, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2009 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
-- | Release price | 80 $ |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
AMD Radeon HD 6550D @ 0.60 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD A8-3870K
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 | AMD A8-3870K |
Unknown | Unknown |