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The Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 is one of Intel's higher end, energy efficient dual core processors. The E8400 codenamed "Wolfdale", features 6 MB of L2 cache, a core clock speed of 3.00 GHz, and a front side bus of 1333 MHz. The CPU is manufactured on a 45nm die and contains 2 processor cores. Designed to be more efficient than Intel's previous generation of dual-cores, it has a Thermal Design Power of 65W. For the full report, refer to Intel Core 2 Duo.
MSRP $183.00
Release date January, 2008
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Features
- Core Clock Speed: 3.00GHz
- L2-cache: 6144KB
- Front Side Bus: 1333MHz
- Thermal Design Power: 65W
- Socket: LGA 775
- Release Date: January 20, 2008
- Price: $183
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Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
• Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz 6M L2 Cache 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Dual-Core Processor
• Core 2 Duo E8400 Dual Core Processor
UPC: 735858199643
EAN: 735858199643
MPN: BX80570E8400
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MSRP $150.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- made to be overclocked - unlocked multiplier
- best of both worlds - more than 2 cores without the performance hit to the individual core clockspeed
- extremely affordable
Cons
- limited selection of available AM3 motherboards - also quite expensive
- 95W TDP is the same as X4 parts
- little to no difference in performance with newer DDR3
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
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AMD Phenom II X3 720 BE
MSRP $69.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- high clock speed (2.8GHz stock, 3.1GHz attainable)
- great value for gamers
- unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking
Cons
- built on the 65nm process - limited overclocking headroom and energy savings
- same TDP as higher end triple and quad cores from AMD
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
vs.
AMD Athlon X2 7850 BE
MSRP $125.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- best of both worlds - more than 2 cores without the performance hit to the individual core clockspeed
- extremely affordable
- based on the latest AMD 45nm fabrication process
Cons
- not as good as the 720 black edition for overclocking enthusiasts
- 95W TDP is the same as higher clocked X3 720 BE and X4 parts
- limited selection of available AM3 motherboards - also quite expensive
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
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AMD Phenom II X3 710
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November 4, 2009
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- Excellent for gaming
- Works with most modern mainboards
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July 15, 2009
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- Very good at Over Clocking
- Low Heat using stock coolers
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E, 8400, E8400