Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 vs AMD EPYC Embedded 3451

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 AMD EPYC Embedded 3451

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 and the AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 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 EPYC Embedded 3451 which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2018.
Intel Core2 Quad (19) Family AMD EPYC (129)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) CPU group AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 (7)
2 Generation 1
Yorkfield (Penryn) Architecture Snowy Owl (Zen)
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
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-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 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 EPYC Embedded 3451 clocks with 2.14 GHz (3.00 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
4 Cores 16
4 Threads 32
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? Yes
2.66 GHz Frequency 2.14 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.00 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

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.

no iGPU GPU no iGPU
GPU frequency --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- GPU Generation --
Technology
Max. displays
-- Compute units --
-- Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory --
-- 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 Core 2 Quad Q8400, while the AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 supports a maximum of 1024 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 85.3 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 Memory DDR4-2666
16 GB Max. Memory 1024 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 4 (Quad Channel)
17.1 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 85.3 GB/s
No ECC Yes
4.00 MB L2 Cache 8.00 MB
-- L3 Cache 32.00 MB
-- PCIe version 3.0
-- PCIe lanes 64
-- PCIe Bandwidth 63.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 is 100 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 100 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down 80 W
-- Tjunction max. 105 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 is at 40.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Characteristic AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
45 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3
LGA 775 Socket SP4
VT-x, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2009 Release date Q1/2018
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 0 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 (0%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 (0%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 (10%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 (100%)

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 Core 2 Quad Q8400 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
2029 (10%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
16C 32T @ 2.14 GHz
21287 (100%)

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 Core 2 Quad Q8400 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
369 (100%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
16C 32T @ 3.00 GHz
0 (0%)

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 Core 2 Quad Q8400 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
1155 (100%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
16C 32T @ 2.14 GHz
0 (0%)

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 Core 2 Quad Q8400 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
894 (100%)
AMD EPYC Embedded 3451 AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
16C 32T @ 2.14 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 AMD EPYC Embedded 3451
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