Core 2 Duo T8300

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Duo T8300

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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 T8300 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,170 Rank: 1717
Rank Name Score Visual
1713 Athlon 7850 4,173
+0.1%
1714 Celeron E3300 4,173
+0.1%
1715 Core i5-2415M 4,171
+0%
1716 Celeron E3400 4,170
+0%
1717 Core 2 Duo T8300 4,170
1718 Core 2 Duo P9400 4,170
+0%
1719 A8-3530MX 4,169
+-0%
1720 Core i3 550 4,168
+-0%
1721 Phenom II N850 4,168
+-0%
1722 Core 2 Duo E7200 4,168
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Duo T8300 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,259 Rank: 1877
Rank Name Score Visual
1873 Celeron N3350 4,260
+0%
1874 Pentium G630 4,260
+0%
1875 A12-9700P 4,260
+0%
1876 Core 2 Duo E7200 4,259
+0%
1877 Core 2 Duo T8300 4,259
1878 Core 2 Duo P7550 4,259
+0%
1879 Atom x5-Z8350 4,259
+0%
1880 Atom D2550 4,259
+0%
1881 E1-7010 4,258
+-0%
1882 Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 4,258
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Duo T8300 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,110 Rank: 1670
Rank Name Score Visual
1666 Celeron 2950M 4,113
+0.1%
1667 Core i3-380M 4,113
+0.1%
1668 Xeon 5150 4,113
+0.1%
1669 A6-5350M 4,113
+0.1%
1670 Core 2 Duo T8300 4,110
1671 Pentium 3550M 4,109
+-0%
1672 Core 2 Duo E7200 4,108
+-0%
1673 Pentium P6200 4,107
-0.1%
1674 Core 2 Duo P9400 4,107
-0.1%
1675 Celeron G1610T 4,107
-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 T8300 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T8300 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Duo T8300 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Duo T8300 Details

The Intel Core 2 Duo T8300, launched in January 2008, represents a significant step in mobile computing from its predecessor, offering improved efficiency and performance through Intel's Penryn microarchitecture. Built on a 45 nm process, this processor marked a transition from the older 65 nm technology, enabling better power management and reduced heat output—critical for laptops at the time. With a TDP of just 35 W, the T8300 delivered desktop-like performance while maintaining acceptable thermal behavior, making it a popular choice for mainstream mobile systems. Although it is now over 15 years old, its design laid the groundwork for future Intel mobile processors, particularly in the Core 2 Duo series.

The processor features two cores, a base clock of 2.4 GHz, and a turbo frequency of 2.3 GHz, which, while modest by today's standards, was competitive in its era. It also supports dual-channel DDR3L 1333 memory, allowing for a maximum bandwidth of 21.32 GB/s and up to 8 GB of RAM, enhancing multitasking capabilities. The integrated Intel HD Graphics provide basic display support, capable of driving two monitors at up to 896 MHz, though it lacks dedicated GPU power. On the feature side, the T8300 includes a range of Intel extensions such as SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, and VT-x, which improved multimedia performance and virtualization support.

Its 274 million transistors and 81 mm² die size reflect the complexity of the Penryn architecture, which improved upon the earlier Merom design. Despite its age, the T8300 holds its own in historical benchmarks, scoring 4170 overall, placing it at #1716 among 2060 CPUs. Its single-core performance of 4110 ranks at #1670, while its multicore score of 4259 places it at #1876. These results indicate that while the T8300 was capable for its time, it now trails far behind modern processors, especially when compared to top-tier CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, which exceed 8,000 in overall score.

In conclusion, the Core 2 Duo T8300 remains a testament to Intel's engineering in the late 2000s, suitable today only for legacy systems or educational purposes. As of March 2026, it is no longer relevant for performance-intensive tasks but retains historical significance in the evolution of mobile computing.
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Intel Core 2 Duo T8300

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Duo T8300
Model Number: T8300
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 12x (locked)
Core Name: Penryn
Socket: BGA479, PGA478
Package: µFC-PGA8
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21.32 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 4
PCIe Configuration: 1x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 896 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 81 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 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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