Xeon 5150 vs Core 2 Quad Q8400

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q8400
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.30
+124%
Xeon 5150
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.58

Core 2 Quad Q8400 outperforms Xeon 5150 by a whopping 124% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Xeon 5150 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22812820
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data2.56
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency1.300.84
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Woodcrest (2006)
Release date19 April 2009 (15 years ago)June 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$16

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Xeon 5150 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 speed2.66 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed0.67 GHz2.67 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)0 KB
L2 cache4 MB (shared)4 MB
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm65 nm
Die size2x 82 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data65 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625VB2=1.0V-1.5V, G0=.85V-1.5V

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Xeon 5150 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
SocketFCLGA775,LGA775LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Xeon 5150. 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--
FSB parity-+

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Xeon 5150 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Xeon 5150 are enumerated here.

VT-x++
EPTno data-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Xeon 5150. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Xeon 5150.

PCIe version2.0no data

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 Q8400 1.30
+124%
Xeon 5150 0.58

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 Q8400 2068
+124%
Xeon 5150 924

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 Q8400 328
Xeon 5150 334
+1.8%

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 Q8400 898
+43.7%
Xeon 5150 625

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.30 0.58
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 65 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q8400 has a 124.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 44.4% more advanced lithography process.

Xeon 5150, on the other hand, has 46.2% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q8400 is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon 5150 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q8400 is a desktop processor while Xeon 5150 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q8400 and Xeon 5150, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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