Atom N435 vs Core 2 Quad Q8300

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q8300
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.19
+1090%
Atom N435
2011
1 core / 2 threads, 5 Watt
0.10

Core 2 Quad Q8300 outperforms Atom N435 by a whopping 1090% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Atom N435 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23603386
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAtom
Power efficiency1.191.89
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Pinetrail (2009−2011)
Release dateNovember 2008 (16 years ago)2 June 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Atom N435 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz1.33 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz533 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache4 MB (shared)512 KB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography45 nm45 nm
Die size2x 81 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Atom N435 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 configuration1no data
SocketLGA775FCBGA559
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Atom N435. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Atom N435 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Atom N435. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR2, 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 Quad Q8300 1.19
+1090%
Atom N435 0.10

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 Q8300 1892
+1137%
Atom N435 153

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 0.10
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 5 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q8300 has a 1090% higher aggregate performance score, and 300% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Atom N435, on the other hand, has 1800% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q8300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom N435 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q8300 is a desktop processor while Atom N435 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Atom N435, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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