CPU
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Core 2 Duo E8700
Core i5-8200Y
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 Core 2 Duo E8700 is positioned at rank 1020 and the Core i5-8200Y is on rank 957, so the Core i5-8200Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo E8700
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8200Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E8700 | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Wolfdale (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo E8700 | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Duo E8700 and Core i5-8200Y
Core 2 Duo E8700
The Core 2 Duo E8700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA775. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,212 points. Launch price was $249.
Core i5-8200Y
The Core i5-8200Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 28 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,245 points. Launch price was $291.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo E8700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-8200Y's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core 2 Duo E8700 versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8200Y — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-8200Y (base: 3.5 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core 2 Duo E8700 uses the Wolfdale (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i5-8200Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo E8700 scores 2,212 against the Core i5-8200Y's 2,245 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i5-8200Y.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8700 | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.9 GHz+11% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz+169% | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB (total)+1100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Wolfdale (2008−2010) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,212 | 2,245+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 858 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo E8700 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i5-8200Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8700 | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 10 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core 2 Duo E8700) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8200Y). The Core i5-8200Y includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 615), while the Core 2 Duo E8700 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8200Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-8200Y rivals Athlon 300U.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo E8700 | Core i5-8200Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 615 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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