Core 2 Quad Q8300

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

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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 Quad Q8300 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,194 Rank: 1687
Rank Name Score Visual
1683 Core i3-380M 4,196
+0%
1684 Core i5-2410M 4,195
+0%
1685 Celeron B800 4,195
+0%
1686 Core 2 Duo E8200 4,194
+0%
1687 Core 2 Quad Q8300 4,194
1688 Phenom II N830 4,191
-0.1%
1689 Xeon 5150 4,190
-0.1%
1690 Phenom II X4 910 4,190
-0.1%
1691 Pentium P6200 4,189
-0.1%
1692 Phenom II P940 4,189
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core 2 Quad Q8300 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,112 Rank: 2044
Rank Name Score Visual
2040 A4-5300 4,131
+0.5%
2041 Core i3 530 4,127
+0.4%
2042 Athlon II X2 245 4,121
+0.2%
2043 Phenom 9650 4,119
+0.2%
2044 Core 2 Quad Q8300 4,112
2045 Athlon II X2 240 4,111
+-0%
2046 Core 2 Duo E6550 4,100
-0.3%
2047 Intel Core i7-640LM 4,099
-0.3%
2048 Celeron 887 4,094
-0.4%
2049 Core 2 Quad Q6600 4,094
-0.4%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core 2 Quad Q8300 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,248 Rank: 1531
Rank Name Score Visual
1527 Athlon II X3 450 4,257
+0.2%
1528 A8-5500 4,256
+0.2%
1529 A6-3670 4,253
+0.1%
1530 Athlon II X2 255 4,252
+0.1%
1531 Core 2 Quad Q8300 4,248
1532 Phenom II X2 555 4,246
+-0%
1533 Core i3-2370M 4,244
-0.1%
1534 Celeron 3955U 4,243
-0.1%
1535 Intel Core i5-580M 4,242
-0.1%
1536 Xeon L5420 4,241
-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 Quad Q8300 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core 2 Quad Q8300 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core 2 Quad Q8300 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core 2 Quad Q8300 Details

Ranking #1686 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 presents a stark contrast to today's high-end processors, despite its historical significance. Launched in November 2008, this quad-core CPU from Intel's Core 2 series is now over 17 years old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. Its performance, while impressive for its time, is significantly outpaced by modern processors, as evidenced by its position far below the top 50 list, which begins with the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX scoring over 9,000 points.

Built on the Yorkfield architecture at a 45 nm process, the Q8300 features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz with a clock multiplier of 7.5x. It utilizes a dual-channel memory interface supporting DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3, with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB. The processor is packaged in FC-LGA6 and uses the Socket 775 interface, a standard of its era. With a TDP of 95 W, it demands substantial cooling, a characteristic of its power-hungry design.

The Q8300 includes 4 MB of L2 cache, distributed across the cores, and 61 KiB of L1 cache. It supports various Intel extensions including MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, and EIST, enabling efficient multimedia and power management. However, it lacks integrated graphics, relying on a discrete GPU or chipset support for visual output. This limitation, combined with its age, makes it unsuitable for modern applications.

In benchmark testing, the Q8300 achieves a single-core score of 4248, placing it at #1531, and a multicore score of 4112, ranking #2044. Its overall score of 4194 reflects its position as a mid-tier performer when compared to contemporary CPUs. While it outperforms some older dual-core processors like the Core 2 Duo E6550, it is overshadowed by more recent quad-core designs from both Intel and AMD.

As of March 2026, the Core 2 Quad Q8300 serves best as a nostalgic piece or in retro computing setups. It is no longer viable for mainstream use, especially in demanding tasks such as gaming, video editing, or software development. Its primary relevance lies in historical appreciation and educational contexts, illustrating the rapid evolution of CPU technology over the past two decades.
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core 2 Quad Q8300
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 7.5xx (locked)
Core Name: Yorkfield
Socket: Socket 775
Package: FC-LGA6
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 3.815 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 82 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSE4.1 EIST
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