Core 2 Quad Q8200 vs Core i5-2320

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2320
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.31
+106%
Core 2 Quad Q8200
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.12

Core i5-2320 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8200 by a whopping 106% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2320 and Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18102409
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.41no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency2.301.12
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)August 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$160no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-2320 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 GHz2.33 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.33 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s1333 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size216 mm22x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data71 °C
Number of transistors1,160 million456 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2320 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
SocketLGA1155LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2320 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® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i5-2320 and Core 2 Quad Q8200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2320 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 i5-2320 and Core 2 Quad Q8200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 2000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2320 and Core 2 Quad Q8200 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2320 and Core 2 Quad Q8200.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

i5-2320 2.31
+106%
Core 2 Quad Q8200 1.12

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.

i5-2320 3676
+107%
Core 2 Quad Q8200 1775

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.

i5-2320 537
+85.8%
Core 2 Quad Q8200 289

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.

i5-2320 1547
+89.4%
Core 2 Quad Q8200 817

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i5-2320 -1320
Core 2 Quad Q8200 3720
−382%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.31 1.12
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm

i5-2320 has a 106.3% higher aggregate performance score, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-2320 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q8200 in performance tests.


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