Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 was released in Q2/2009 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 4 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 775. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 achieved a result of 369 points (single-core) or 1,155 points (multi-core).
| Name: | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 |
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| Family: | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
| Architecture: | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
| Segment: | Desktop / Server |
| Generation: | 2 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 is 2.66 GHz. An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 4 / 4 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 4x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | No |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 2.66 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | -- |
| Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 supports a maximum of 16 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 17.1 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR3-1066 DDR2-800 | 17.1 GB/s 12.8 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 16 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 has a TDP of 95 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 95 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 is made in 45 nm and has 4.00 MB cache.
| Technology: | 45 nm |
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| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 775 |
| L2-Cache: | 4.00 MB |
| L3-Cache: | -- |
| AES-NI: | No |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-d |
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| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
| Release date: | Q2/2009 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | -- |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
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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.
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2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X2 240e
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz |
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2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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2C 2T @ 2.53 GHz |
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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.
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4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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AMD Athlon II X4 620
4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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4C 4T @ 1.60 GHz |
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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.
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AMD A8-3500M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3517U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-3240T
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-2130
2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
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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.
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2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C 6T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-4200H
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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