Core i3-2310M vs Core 2 Quad Q8200

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q8200
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.15
+45.6%

Core 2 Quad Q8200 outperforms i3-2310M by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

Core 2 Quad Q8200 Core 2 Quad Q8200
i3-2310M i3-2310M

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Core i3-2310M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking23512598
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)20 February 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$225

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Core i3-2310M 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.33 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.33 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate1333 MHz4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data21
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache4 MB (shared)512 KB
L3 cache0 KB3 MB
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size2x 81 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 million624 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Core i3-2310M 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketLGA775FCBGA1023,PPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Core i3-2310M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching--
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
FSB parity-no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Core i3-2310M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Core i3-2310M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-dno data-
VT-x-+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Core i3-2310M. 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 data21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Core i3-2310M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Core i3-2310M.

PCIe versionno data2.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 Quad Q8200 1.15
+45.6%
i3-2310M 0.79

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 Quad Q8200 1777
+45.5%
i3-2310M 1221

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Core 2 Quad Q8200 292
i3-2310M 323
+10.6%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Core 2 Quad Q8200 821
+27.3%
i3-2310M 645

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 1.15 0.79
Physical cores 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 35 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q8200 has a 45.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-2310M, on the other hand, has a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q8200 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2310M in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q8200 is a desktop processor while Core i3-2310M is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Core i3-2310M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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Community ratings

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