Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 Features

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The Q8300,quad core processor from intel family is a 45nm Penryn derived part, and consists of two dual core die's in an MCM (multi-chip module) module like all other current Core 2 Quad processors. By contrast, the Core i7 has all four cores on a single die.

The Q8300 is easy on your hydro bill, and gives pretty darn good performance for the buck. Its overclocking is limited by the 1333MHz FSB, but you are extremely likely to be able to run at 3.375GHz (450x7.5) on any decent motherboard, and that is 175MHz faster than the stock speed of the extremely expensive QX9770.

There are basically three variants of the 45nm Core 2 Quad:

• 6MB of L2 cache per die (12MB per MCM)
• 3MB of L2 cache per die (6MB per MCM)
• 2MB of L2 cache per die (4MB per MCM)

In a nutshell, the more L2 cache a chip has, the faster it will run software - so Intel prices the processors by a combination of L2 cache size and frequency; however there is a potential price advantage to parts with a smaller L2 cache, as it allows Intel to use a smaller die, thus getting more dies per wafer, instead of disabling part of a larger cache.

Theoretically, with a smaller die, the 45nm Core 2 Quad Q8300 ought to be a great overclocker - unfortunately the rather low multiplier of 7.5 will drastically limit the overclocking potential of the chip due to its normal 1333MHz FSB.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 Processor Specifications:

• Product Family: Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor
  
• Code Name: Products formerly Yorkfield
• Status: Available
  
• Mfg Availability: 2+ Years
• Lithography: 45 nm
• Number of Cores: 4
• L1 Cache: 4 x 32KB I cache, 4 x 32KB D cache
• L2 Cache: 2 x 2 MB
• FSB: 1333MHz
• Clock Speed: 2.5GHz (7.5x333)
• Intel® 64 Architecture: Yes
• Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology: Yes
• Execute Disable Bit: Yes
• Intel® Trusted Execution Technology: No
• Package Size: 37.5mm x 37.5mm
• Tcase: 71.4°C Max
• TDP: 95 Watts
• Core Voltage: 0.962V-1.225V
  
• 1k Estimated Price: $183.00

It is the second lowest power consuming processor in the world.While considering with Intel Core i7 and other core 2 quad processors,this one is better for all needs.

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