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Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 vs Intel Q8400

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Cpu
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Intel Q8400 Cpu
Intel Q8400
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HotHardware takes an in depth look at the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 processor in this article. The E8500 is based on Intel's 45nm Wolfdale core whichRead more
Intel and AMD are constantly competing to release the best processor hardware at the most affordable prices. Intel’s Core 2 Duo chipset was one of its better ...Read more
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HotHardware takes an in depth look at the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400, affordable 45nm quad-core processor.Read more
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Full Comparison

General

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Intel Q8400Intel Q8400
Processor socketLGA 775LGA 775

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Intel Q8400Intel Q8400
Clock speed3.16 GHz2.66 GHz
Number of cores24
Thermal Design Power (TDP)65.0 W95.0 W
Processor lithography0.0 in0.0 in

Memory

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Intel Q8400Intel Q8400
Cache6 MB4 MB

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Intel Q8400