Core 2 Quad Q8400 vs Xeon W-2223

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon W-2223
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 120 Watt
5.61
+316%

Xeon W-2223 outperforms Core 2 Quad Q8400 by a whopping 316% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon W-2223 and Core 2 Quad Q8400 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11502260
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.261.30
Architecture codenameno dataYorkfield (2007−2009)
Release date1 October 2019 (5 years ago)19 April 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Xeon W-2223 and Core 2 Quad Q8400 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz0.67 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s1333 MHz
L1 cacheno data64 KB (per core)
L2 cacheno data4 MB (shared)
L3 cache8.25 MB0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die sizeno data2x 82 mm2
Maximum core temperature64 °Cno data
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 Xeon W-2223 and Core 2 Quad Q8400 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA775,LGA775
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon W-2223 and Core 2 Quad Q8400. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Demand Based Switching+-
PAE46 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-no data
FSB parityno data-
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon W-2223 and Core 2 Quad Q8400 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon W-2223 and Core 2 Quad Q8400 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon W-2223 and Core 2 Quad Q8400. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR1, DDR2, DDR3
Maximum memory size1 TBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.3 GB/sno data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon W-2223 and Core 2 Quad Q8400.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes48no 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.

Xeon W-2223 5.61
+316%
Core 2 Quad Q8400 1.35

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.

Xeon W-2223 8584
+316%
Core 2 Quad Q8400 2064

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.

Xeon W-2223 1274
+288%
Core 2 Quad Q8400 328

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.

Xeon W-2223 4599
+415%
Core 2 Quad Q8400 893

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.61 1.35
Recency 1 October 2019 19 April 2009
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 95 Watt

Xeon W-2223 has a 315.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more threads, and a 221.4% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Quad Q8400, on the other hand, has 26.3% lower power consumption.

The Xeon W-2223 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core 2 Quad Q8400 in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon W-2223 is a server/workstation processor while Core 2 Quad Q8400 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon W-2223 and Core 2 Quad Q8400, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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