A8-3530MX vs Core 2 Quad Q8400

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Aggregate performance score

Core 2 Quad Q8400
2009
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.30
+28.7%
A8-3530MX
2011
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
1.01

Core 2 Quad Q8400 outperforms A8-3530MX by a significant 29% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core 2 Quad Q8400 and A8-3530MX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22812463
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD A-Series
Power efficiency1.292.12
Architecture codenameYorkfield (2007−2009)Llano (2011−2012)
Release date19 April 2009 (15 years ago)14 June 2011 (13 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core 2 Quad Q8400 and A8-3530MX 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.66 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed0.67 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate1333 MHzno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache4 MB (shared)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB0 KB
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size2x 82 mm2228 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)71 °Cno data
Number of transistors456 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage range0.85V-1.3625Vno data

Compatibility

Information on Core 2 Quad Q8400 and A8-3530MX 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
SocketFCLGA775,LGA775FS1
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core 2 Quad Q8400 and A8-3530MX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data3DNow!, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a, Radeon HD 6620G
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 Quad Q8400 and A8-3530MX 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 Quad Q8400 and A8-3530MX are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core 2 Quad Q8400 and A8-3530MX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR1, DDR2, DDR3DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)AMD Radeon HD 6620G (444 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core 2 Quad Q8400 and A8-3530MX.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

Core 2 Quad Q8400 1.30
+28.7%
A8-3530MX 1.01

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 Q8400 2068
+28.6%
A8-3530MX 1608

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 Q8400 328
+9.7%
A8-3530MX 299

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 Q8400 897
A8-3530MX 967
+7.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.30 1.01
Recency 19 April 2009 14 June 2011
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 45 Watt

Core 2 Quad Q8400 has a 28.7% higher aggregate performance score.

A8-3530MX, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

The Core 2 Quad Q8400 is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-3530MX in performance tests.

Note that Core 2 Quad Q8400 is a desktop processor while A8-3530MX is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core 2 Quad Q8400 and A8-3530MX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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