Core 2 Duo E8300

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo E8300

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core 2 Duo E8300 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,258 Rank: 1579
Rank Name Score Visual
1575 Athlon II X3 445 4,259
+0%
1576 Xeon X3220 4,259
+0%
1577 Core i5-4200U 4,258
+0%
1578 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,258
+0%
1579 Core 2 Duo E8300 4,258
1580 Athlon II X3 450 4,257
+-0%
1581 Phenom II X4 910e 4,257
+-0%
1582 Core i7-920XM 4,257
+-0%
1583 Atom C3758 4,256
+-0%
1584 Core i3-2310M 4,255
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo E8300 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,305 Rank: 1744
Rank Name Score Visual
1740 Pentium E5500 4,306
+0%
1741 Xeon 5150 4,306
+0%
1742 Atom x7-Z8750 4,305
+0%
1743 Athlon II X2 B24 4,305
+0%
1744 Core 2 Duo E8300 4,305
1745 A6-9220 4,305
+0%
1746 Atom Z3775 4,304
+-0%
1747 A6-9500 4,302
-0.1%
1748 Celeron 1017U 4,302
-0.1%
1749 Athlon II M320 4,302
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo E8300 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,227 Rank: 1549
Rank Name Score Visual
1545 Pentium G640T 4,235
+0.2%
1546 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,233
+0.1%
1547 Pentium G6950 4,233
+0.1%
1548 Phenom II X4 940 4,232
+0.1%
1549 Core 2 Duo E8300 4,227
1550 Core i3-2100T 4,227
+0%
1551 Core i5-540M 4,225
+-0%
1552 Pentium B970 4,224
-0.1%
1553 Pentium E6300 4,224
-0.1%
1554 A4-4020 4,218
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E8300 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E8300 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E8300 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo E8300 Details

The Intel Core 2 Duo E8300, launched in April 2008, represents a significant step in Intel's transition to more efficient and powerful desktop processors, built on the 45 nm Wolfdale architecture. As of early 2026, this processor is well over 17 years old, making it a relic by modern standards, yet it remains a testament to Intel’s engineering in the late 2000s. Designed for mainstream desktop use, the E8300 features two cores with a base clock of 2.83 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz, operating at a 65 W TDP that was considered energy-efficient for its time. It uses the LGA775 socket and supports DDR3 1066/1333 memory through a dual-channel interface, enabling memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s.

With 5.722 MiB of L2 cache and a 64-bit architecture, the processor was optimized for multitasking and general computing workloads, though its performance is now dwarfed by modern alternatives. The E8300 lacks integrated graphics, but certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can provide this functionality via the HD Graphics 3000, which runs at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost to 1.15 GHz, supporting up to two displays. The chip contains 410 million transistors and features a 107 mm² die, a testament to the advanced manufacturing capabilities of the era. It supports a range of technologies including SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES, and virtualization via VT-x, while also offering EIST for power management.

In benchmark testing, the E8300 achieves an overall score of 4258, ranking #1577 of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4227 (#1549) and a multicore score of 4305 (#1742). While it competes closely with other processors from the same generation like the Pentium E5500 and Xeon L5420, its performance is outpaced by nearly all modern CPUs, including even low-end consumer processors. The E8300's primary strength lies in its ability to handle legacy applications and basic productivity tasks, but it is no longer suitable for gaming, content creation, or demanding computational workloads. As of March 2026, this processor is best suited for retro computing, educational purposes, or as a secondary system in a legacy environment.
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Intel Core 2 Duo E8300

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo E8300
Model Number: E8300
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2830 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 8.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Wolfdale
Socket: LGA775
Package: FC-LGA6
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.3 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 107 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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