Core 2 Duo E8500

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

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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 E8500 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,312 Rank: 1510
Rank Name Score Visual
1506 A9-9425 4,313
+0%
1507 Core i3-540 4,313
+0%
1508 A10-9620P 4,312
+0%
1509 A4-6300 4,312
+0%
1510 Core 2 Duo E8500 4,312
1511 A8-3870K 4,312
+0%
1512 Phenom II X2 B57 4,312
+0%
1513 Athlon II X2 260 4,311
+-0%
1514 Pentium E5700 4,311
+-0%
1515 Core 2 Duo T9900 4,310
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo E8500 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,290 Rank: 1784
Rank Name Score Visual
1780 E2-9000e 4,291
+0%
1781 Phenom X3 8750 4,291
+0%
1782 E2-3800 4,291
+0%
1783 A10-9600P 4,290
+0%
1784 Core 2 Duo E8500 4,290
1785 Atom Z3740D 4,290
+0%
1786 A9-9410 4,289
+-0%
1787 Phenom II N830 4,289
+-0%
1788 Celeron E3300 4,289
+-0%
1789 Celeron 1007U 4,289
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo E8500 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,326 Rank: 1468
Rank Name Score Visual
1464 Phenom II X4 840 4,330
+0.1%
1465 Phenom II X4 840T 4,330
+0.1%
1466 Core 2 Quad Q9650 4,328
+0%
1467 A12-9720P 4,326
+0%
1468 Core 2 Duo E8500 4,326
1469 A8-5500B 4,324
+-0%
1470 A6-6400K 4,323
-0.1%
1471 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,321
-0.1%
1472 Core i7-620M 4,321
-0.1%
1473 Pentium 4 3.80GHz 4,320
-0.1%

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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 E8500 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E8500 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo E8500 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo E8500 Details

With a 65 W thermal envelope, the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 represents a mid-tier desktop processor from the late 2000s, designed for mainstream computing needs. Released in January 2008, this CPU is built on Intel's 45 nm Wolfdale microarchitecture, a refined iteration of the Core architecture that brought improved power efficiency and performance over its predecessors. Despite its age, the E8500 remains a notable example of Intel's transition toward higher core counts and better memory support during the pre-Sandy Bridge era. The processor operates at a base frequency of 3.16 GHz, with a bus speed of 1333 MHz and a 9.5x multiplier, making it a capable performer for its time in everyday productivity and multimedia tasks.

With two cores and four threads enabled through Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, the E8500 offers enhanced multitasking performance, particularly in applications that can leverage parallel processing. The 5.722 MiB of L2 cache, combined with 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, helps reduce memory latency and supports efficient data access. The chip is manufactured using a 45 nm process, contains 410 million transistors, and measures 107 mm², reflecting the industry's move toward smaller, more energy-efficient designs. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory, with a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s and a 16 GB memory limit, providing adequate performance for general use.

The E8500 is compatible with the LGA775 socket and features a PCIe 2.0 interface for modern peripheral connectivity. While the processor lacks integrated graphics, certain motherboards with compatible chipsets can support Intel's HD Graphics 5300, offering basic display output capabilities with a max frequency of 900 MHz and support for up to three displays. The E8500 supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including SSE, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, making it suitable for virtualization, encryption, and multimedia applications. In benchmark testing, the Core 2 Duo E8500 achieves an overall score of 4312, ranking #1508 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4326 (#1467) and a multicore score of 4290 (#1783).

These results place it among mid-tier performers of its generation, outperforming some modern low-power processors like the Celeron N3150 but falling short of contemporary high-end designs. As of March 2026, the E8500 is best suited for legacy systems, retro builds, or entry-level computing where power efficiency and low cost are priorities, rather than high-performance workloads.
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Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo E8500
Model Number: E8500
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3160 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 9.5xx (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: LPDDR3 1333/1600; DDR3L/DDR3L-RS 1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 5300
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 900 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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