Core 2 Quad Q8300 vs Core i3-6100TE

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-6100TE
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.98
+66.4%
Core 2 Quad Q8300
2008
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.19

Core i3-6100TE outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8300 by an impressive 66% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-6100TE and Core 2 Quad Q8300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19392360
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.41no data
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency5.351.19
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Yorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)November 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$117no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-6100TE and Core 2 Quad Q8300 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speedno data2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz2.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s1333 MHz
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB4 MB (shared)
L3 cache4 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size98.57 mm22x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data71 °C
Number of transistorsno data456 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.3625V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6100TE and Core 2 Quad Q8300 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketLGA-1151LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6100TE and Core 2 Quad Q8300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i3-6100TE and Core 2 Quad Q8300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6100TE and Core 2 Quad Q8300 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6100TE and Core 2 Quad Q8300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1600DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6100TE and Core 2 Quad Q8300.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i3-6100TE 1.98
+66.4%
Core 2 Quad Q8300 1.19

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.

i3-6100TE 3152
+66.6%
Core 2 Quad Q8300 1892

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.

i3-6100TE 943
+202%
Core 2 Quad Q8300 312

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.

i3-6100TE 1917
+117%
Core 2 Quad Q8300 883

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.98 1.19
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 95 Watt

i3-6100TE has a 66.4% higher aggregate performance score, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 171.4% lower power consumption.

Core 2 Quad Q8300, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores.

The Core i3-6100TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q8300 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-6100TE is a notebook processor while Core 2 Quad Q8300 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6100TE and Core 2 Quad Q8300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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