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AMD A8-3870K APU vs Intel Core2 Quad Q8200

The AMD A8-3870K APU is newer than Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz also around 23% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 17% faster in single-thread testing. Both CPUs operates at simliar power levels (TDP). All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Desktop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 2967 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×AMD A8-3870K APU×Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeFM1LGA775
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed3.0 GHz2.3 GHz
Turbo SpeedNot SupportedNot Supported
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)4 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 512KB, L2: 4.0MB, L1: 256KB, L2: 4.0MB, L3: 0MB
TDP100W95W
Yearly Running Cost$18.25$17.34
Other
First Seen on ChartQ4 2011Q4 2008
# of Samples5982369
CPU Value33.927.8
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1208(0.0%)999(-17.3%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)2309(0.0%)1777(-23.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 26th of July 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
AMD A8-3870K APU
2,309
Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
1,777
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 26th of July 2024 - Higher results represent better value
AMD A8-3870K APU
33.9
Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
27.8
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 26th of July 2024 - Higher results represent better performance
AMD A8-3870K APU
1,208
Intel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
999
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per dayAverage CPU Utilization (0-100%)1Power cost, $ per kWh2
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
AMD A8-3870K APUIntel Core2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz
Max TDP100W95W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.