Core 2 Duo E8400
CPU·Budget

Core 2 Duo E8400

Intel

PassMark

1,165

Performance

Budget

1 January 2008 (17 years ago)
65 Watt
Wolfdale (2008−2010)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

The Core 2 Duo E8400 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,165 points.

Specifications

General

Type
desktop
Designer
Intel
Manufacturer
Intel
Release date
1 January 2008 (17 years ago)
Architecture codename
Wolfdale (2008−2010)
Performance ranking position
2969

Technical

Cores
2
Threads
2
Die size
104 mm2
L1 cache
64 kB (per core)
L2 cache
6 MB (total)
L3 cache
0 kB
Max frequency
3 GHz
64-bit support
+
Base frequency
3 GHz
Transistor count
410 million
Process technology
45 nm
Velocidade dos pneus
1333 MHz
Max case temperature (TCase)
72 °C
Tensão do núcleo permitida
0.85V-1.3625V
Compatibilidade com Windows 11
-

Compatibility

Socket
LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)
65 Watt
Max processors in config
1

Memory

RAM types
DDR1, DDR2, DDR3

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