Core i3-10110Y vs Core 2 Duo E8400

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E8400
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.76
Core i3-10110Y
2019
2 cores / 4 threads, 7 Watt
2.15
+183%

Core i3-10110Y outperforms Core 2 Duo E8400 by a whopping 183% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26651882
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataComet Lake
Power efficiency1.0721.78
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Comet Lake-Y (2019)
Release date1 January 2008 (16 years ago)21 August 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads24
Base clock speed3 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz4 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache6 MB (shared)256K (per core)
L3 cache0 KB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size104 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors410 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketLGA775UTFCBGA1377
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt7 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3
Maximum memory sizeno data16 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data33.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memoryno data16 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840 x 2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data10

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Core 2 Duo E8400 0.76
i3-10110Y 2.15
+183%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Core 2 Duo E8400 1165
i3-10110Y 3297
+183%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.76 2.15
Recency 1 January 2008 21 August 2019
Threads 2 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 7 Watt

i3-10110Y has a 182.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 100% more threads, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 828.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-10110Y is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Duo E8400 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Duo E8400 is a desktop processor while Core i3-10110Y is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core i3-10110Y, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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