Celeron D 352 vs Core 2 Duo E8500

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E8500
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.81
+376%
Celeron D 352
2006
1 core / 1 thread, 86 Watt
0.17

Core 2 Duo E8500 outperforms Celeron D 352 by a whopping 376% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E8500 and Celeron D 352 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26103275
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.180.19
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Cedar Mill (2006)
Release dateJanuary 2008 (16 years ago)May 2006 (18 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E8500 and Celeron D 352 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads21
Base clock speed3.16 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.17 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB16 KB
L2 cache6 MB (shared)512 KB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size107 mm2109 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data69 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors410 million125 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625V1.25V-1.325V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E8500 and Celeron D 352 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
SocketLGA775PLGA775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt86 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E8500 and Celeron D 352. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+-
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching--
PAEno data32 Bit
FSB parity--

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E8500 and Celeron D 352 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E8500 and Celeron D 352 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E8500 and Celeron D 352. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

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 E8500 0.81
+376%
Celeron D 352 0.17

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 E8500 1281
+368%
Celeron D 352 274

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.81 0.17
Physical cores 2 1
Threads 2 1
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 86 Watt

Core 2 Duo E8500 has a 376.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 44.4% more advanced lithography process, and 32.3% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Duo E8500 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron D 352 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Duo E8500 and Celeron D 352, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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