Core 2 Quad Q8200 vs Core i3-8100

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-8100
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
3.95
+243%

Core i3-8100 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8200 by a whopping 243% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13652281
Place by popularity76not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation5.741.64
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date24 September 2017 (6 years ago)August 2008 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data
Current price$94 (0.8x MSRP)$36

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i3-8100 has 250% better value for money than Core 2 Quad Q8200.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Quad Q8200 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)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.33 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.33 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB4 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size126 mm22x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C71 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C71 °C
Number of transistorsno data456 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierNoNo
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Quad Q8200 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
SocketFCLGA1151LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Quad Q8200. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology--
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Quad Q8200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+no data
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Quad Q8200 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+-
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Quad Q8200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Quad Q8200 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Quad Q8200 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Quad Q8200 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-8100 and Core 2 Quad Q8200.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i3-8100 3.95
+243%
Core 2 Quad Q8200 1.15

Core i3-8100 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8200 by 243% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-8100 6114
+244%
Core 2 Quad Q8200 1777

Core i3-8100 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8200 by 244% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-8100 1249
+325%
Core 2 Quad Q8200 294

Core i3-8100 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8200 by 325% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-8100 3425
+309%
Core 2 Quad Q8200 838

Core i3-8100 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8200 by 309% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.95 1.15
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 95 Watt

The Core i3-8100 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q8200 in performance tests.


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