Athlon 5370 vs Core 2 Quad Q8300
Athlon 5370
Core 2 Quad Q8300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon 5370 is positioned at rank 545 and the Core 2 Quad Q8300 is on rank 985, so the Athlon 5370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5370
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Quad Q8300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Yorkfield (2007−2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+51%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 5370 and Core 2 Quad Q8300
Athlon 5370
The Athlon 5370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Core 2 Quad Q8300
The Core 2 Quad Q8300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,917 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Athlon 5370 and Core 2 Quad Q8300 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 5370 versus 2.5 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q8300 — a 12.8% clock advantage for the Core 2 Quad Q8300 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Athlon 5370 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core 2 Quad Q8300 uses Yorkfield (2007−2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5370 scores 1,906 against the Core 2 Quad Q8300's 1,917 — a 0.6% lead for the Core 2 Quad Q8300.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.5 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | — | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB | 4 MB (total)+100% |
| Process | 28 nm-38% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Yorkfield (2007−2009) |
| PassMark | 1,906 | 1,917 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 247 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 636 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5370 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Quad Q8300 uses LGA775 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | LGA775 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon 5370) / not specified (Core 2 Quad Q8300). The Athlon 5370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Core 2 Quad Q8300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 5370 targets Budget.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5370 launched at $55 MSRP, while the Core 2 Quad Q8300 debuted at $179. At current prices ($15 vs $10), the Core 2 Quad Q8300 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 5370 delivers 127.1 pts/$ vs 191.7 pts/$ for the Core 2 Quad Q8300 — making the Core 2 Quad Q8300 the 40.6% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core 2 Quad Q8300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55-69% | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | $10-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.1 | 191.7+51% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2008 |
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