Core 2 Quad Q8200 vs Core i7-7800X

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7800X
2017
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
8.11
+624%
Core 2 Quad Q8200
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.12

Core i7-7800X outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8200 by a whopping 624% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7800X and Core 2 Quad Q8200 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking9352409
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.30no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.481.12
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)August 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$383no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7800X 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.33 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.33 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s1333 MHz
Multiplier35no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)4 MB (shared)
L3 cache8.25 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data2x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C71 °C
Number of transistorsno data456 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7800X 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA2066LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7800X 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® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i7-7800X and Core 2 Quad Q8200 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7800X and Core 2 Quad Q8200 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7800X and Core 2 Quad Q8200. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/Ano data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7800X and Core 2 Quad Q8200.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes28no 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.

i7-7800X 8.11
+624%
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.

i7-7800X 12883
+626%
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.

i7-7800X 1357
+370%
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.

i7-7800X 6138
+651%
Core 2 Quad Q8200 817

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.11 1.12
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 95 Watt

i7-7800X has a 624.1% higher aggregate performance score, 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Quad Q8200, on the other hand, has 47.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7800X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q8200 in performance tests.


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