A4-6300B vs Core 2 Duo E8600

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Duo E8600
2008
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.87
+3.6%
A4-6300B
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 65 Watt
0.84

Core 2 Duo E8600 outperforms A4-6300B by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Duo E8600 and A4-6300B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking25692592
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.271.22
Architecture codenameWolfdale (2008−2010)Richland (2013−2014)
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)1 June 2013 (11 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Duo E8600 and A4-6300B 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads22
Base clock speed3.33 GHz3.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.33 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB96K
L2 cache6 MB (shared)1 MB (shared)
L3 cache0 KBno data
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size107 mm2246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C70 °C
Number of transistors410 million1,303 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Duo E8600 and A4-6300B 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
SocketLGA775FM2
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Duo E8600 and A4-6300B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Demand Based Switching-no data
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Duo E8600 and A4-6300B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Duo E8600 and A4-6300B are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Duo E8600 and A4-6300B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3-1600

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataRadeon HD 8370D

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Duo E8600 and A4-6300B.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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.

Core 2 Duo E8600 0.87
+3.6%
A4-6300B 0.84

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.

Core 2 Duo E8600 1378
+3.8%
A4-6300B 1328

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.87 0.84
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm

Core 2 Duo E8600 has a 3.6% higher aggregate performance score.

A4-6300B, on the other hand, has a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core 2 Duo E8600 and A4-6300B.


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