Core i5-1034G1 vs Core 2 Quad Q8400

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q8400
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.35
Core i5-1034G1
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
5.92
+339%

Core i5-1034G1 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8400 by a whopping 339% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Core i5-1034G1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22601122
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency1.3035.99
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Ice Lake U (2019−2020)
Release date19 April 2009 (15 years ago)29 May 2019 (5 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Core i5-1034G1 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.66 GHz0.8 GHz
Boost clock speed0.67 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB
L2 cache4 MB (shared)2 MB
L3 cache0 KB6 MB
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die size2x 82 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 Q8400 and Core i5-1034G1 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
SocketFCLGA775,LGA775no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Core i5-1034G1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-+
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 Q8400 and Core i5-1034G1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Core i5-1034G1 are enumerated here.

VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Core i5-1034G1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Core i5-1034G1.

PCIe version2.0no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.35 5.92
Recency 19 April 2009 29 May 2019
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

i5-1034G1 has a 338.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more threads, a 350% more advanced lithography process, and 533.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-1034G1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q8400 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q8400 is a desktop processor while Core i5-1034G1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Core i5-1034G1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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