Xeon W-1270 vs Core 2 Quad Q8200

Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q8200
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.12
Xeon W-1270
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 80 Watt
11.06
+888%

Xeon W-1270 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8200 by a whopping 888% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2395699
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Power efficiency1.1213.08
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)no data
Release dateAugust 2008 (16 years ago)1 April 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2.33 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.33 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHz8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache4 MB (shared)no data
L3 cache0 KB16 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size2x 81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270 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
SocketLGA775FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FSB parity-no data

Security technologies

Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270 are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-x-+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR4-2933
Maximum memory sizeno data128 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics P630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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 Quad Q8200 1.12
Xeon W-1270 11.06
+888%

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 Quad Q8200 1775
Xeon W-1270 17568
+890%

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.

Core 2 Quad Q8200 293
Xeon W-1270 1724
+488%

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.

Core 2 Quad Q8200 825
Xeon W-1270 7867
+854%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.12 11.06
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 80 Watt

Xeon W-1270 has a 887.5% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 18.8% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-1270 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q8200 in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q8200 is a desktop processor while Xeon W-1270 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Xeon W-1270, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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