Turion 64 X2 TL-52 vs Core 2 Quad Q8300

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q8300
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.19
+250%
Turion 64 X2 TL-52
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.34

Core 2 Quad Q8300 outperforms Turion 64 X2 TL-52 by a whopping 250% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23603079
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno data2x AMD Turion 64
Power efficiency1.191.04
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Trinidad (2006−2007)
Release dateNovember 2008 (16 years ago)17 May 2006 (18 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz800 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache4 MB (shared)1 MB
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography45 nm90 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-52 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
SocketLGA775no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52. 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-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Turion 64 X2 TL-52 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 Turion 64 X2 TL-52. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 0.34
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 31 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q8300 has a 250% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

Turion 64 X2 TL-52, on the other hand, has 206.5% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q8300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion 64 X2 TL-52 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q8300 is a desktop processor while Turion 64 X2 TL-52 is a notebook one.


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