Product Comparison: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400


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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core 2 Duo E8500
Core 2 Quad Q9400
Origin
Malaysia
Malaysia
About the Product
The Intel Core 2 Duo pocessors are built in several of the world's most advanced, high-volume output manufacturing facilities using Intel's leading silicon process technology. The processor family is based on the revolutionary Intel Core microarchitecture.
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 brings four computing cores running at 2.66 GHz in a single processor for the ultimate in efficiency and performance. It features 6 MB of L2 cache and a 1333 MHz front side bus, and it uses the LGA775 socket for wide compatibility with motherboards.
Package Size
Height
6.8 in.
6.7 in.
Width
6.4 in.
6.2 in.
Depth
3.9 in.
3.9 in.
Weight
0.75 lbs.
0.75 lbs.

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

Details
Socket
LGA775
LGA775
Lithography
45 nm
45 nm
Type of Processors
Desktop
Desktop
Code Name
Wolfdale
Yorkfield
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 CPU Processor
  • I managed to install it without any problems so the pictures worked.
  • Works like a champ after easy install.
  • This processor is very fast and easy to install.
  • Great price, CPU works and it was a breeze to install.
  • Works good, my first socket 775 Intel computer build.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 CPU Processor
  • Item was very easy to install.
  • Easy to install. Used for an upgrade.
  • Easy to install, worked like a charm!
  • Working perfectly fine in my G41 motherboard.
  • Decent performance. Installation was easy.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
2
4
CPU Threads
2
4
Clock Speed
3.16 GHz
2.66 GHz
Max TDP
65 W
95 W
Max Temperature
72.4 °C
71.4 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 CPU Processor
  • It's freaking fast. Very good CPU!
  • Warhammer is giving me about 55fps - this is a fast CPU.
  • Runs stable and fast. I like and recommend it.
  • Super fast and capable of multi-tasking with ease.
  • Eventually sold this for a complete upgrade because it wasn't fast enough for me.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 CPU Processor
  • It is fast enough for the most demanding multimedia and games.
  • Really fast CPU. Excellent product.
  • Speed is awesome. Good product. I like it.
  • The processor works very well. I recommend this fast CPU.
  • Thing is lightning fast for all my tasks.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
256 kB
L2 Cache Size
6000 kB
6000 kB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400

What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 CPU Processor
  • Will really speed up an older motherboard, including handling faster memory (FSB 1333).
  • Good support of this CPU. I have the maximum memory that my Intel motherboard will support.
  • Works well with my 8GB of corsair dominator DDR2 1066 memory.
  • Great with a gigabyte EP34-UD3r motherboard and DDR4 memory type.
  • This processor is great. Good memory support. I recommend this product.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 CPU Processor
  • Works good with 2 Crucial 4GB sticks of memory.
  • Easy install to Asus P5G41C M LX motherboard and works well with my DDR3 memory.
  • Installed easily. Good memory support on this. Fast.
  • I am using this CPU in my mid gaming PC. Works with my memory. I like it.
  • My memory doesn't work when I install this.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
No
No
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
No
No
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer

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