Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400
Benchmarks & Specs

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 was once a widely appreciated component for many computers. It offered users a solid foundation for various everyday tasks. Its then state-of-the-art quad-core design is particularly noteworthy. This enabled smooth multitasking during operation; numerous applications ran efficiently side by side.

This was a noticeable step in the overall user experience. Manufacturing took place in the 45 nm process, which was advanced for its time. This not only contributed to compactness but also to improved energy efficiency of the chip. Another plus was the generous 4 MB Level 2 Cache. This supported the rapid provision of data for the processing cores.

The underlying architecture is known under the code name Yorkfield. It built on the proven Penryn microarchitecture and ensured stability in the system. With 17 GB/s maximum memory bandwidth, a fast data flow between processor and memory was achieved. This processor was ideally suited for everyday office work and media playback.

It was often completely sufficient for light gaming as well. It was a reliable component in many computer systems. We were surprised at the time by how well its basic performance could still convince even under load. It embodied the important entry of multi-core processors into the broad market.

• Quad-Core Design
• 45-nm Manufacturing
• 4 MB Level 2 Cache
• Solid performance for everyday tasks