CPU
GPU
Core 2 Duo P8700
FX-8800P
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 P8700 is positioned at rank 140 and the FX-8800P is on rank 903, so the Core 2 Duo P8700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo P8700
Performance Per Dollar FX-8800P
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Duo P8700 | FX-8800P |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Duo P8700 | FX-8800P |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+91%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($85) | ✅ More affordable ($45) |
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 P8700 and FX-8800P
Core 2 Duo P8700
The Core 2 Duo P8700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.53 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA478. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,805 points. Launch price was $209.
FX-8800P
The FX-8800P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,833 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Duo P8700 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the FX-8800P offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the FX-8800P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.53 GHz on the Core 2 Duo P8700 versus 3.4 GHz on the FX-8800P — a 29.3% clock advantage for the FX-8800P (base: 2.53 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core 2 Duo P8700 uses the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the FX-8800P uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Duo P8700 scores 2,805 against the FX-8800P's 2,833 — a 1% lead for the FX-8800P.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo P8700 | FX-8800P |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.53 GHz | 3.4 GHz+34% |
| Base Clock | 2.53 GHz+20% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB L2 Cache | — |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2048 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Penryn (2008−2011) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 2,805 | 2,833 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Duo P8700 uses the PGA478 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the FX-8800P uses FP4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo P8700 | FX-8800P |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA478 | FP4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1066 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core 2 Duo P8700) / not specified (FX-8800P). Direct competitor: Core 2 Duo P8700 rivals Turion II Ultra M600.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo P8700 | FX-8800P |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Core 2 Duo P8700 launched at $241 MSRP, while the FX-8800P debuted at $150. At current prices ($85 vs $45), the FX-8800P is $40 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core 2 Duo P8700 delivers 33.0 pts/$ vs 63.0 pts/$ for the FX-8800P — making the FX-8800P the 62.4% better value option.
| Feature | Core 2 Duo P8700 | FX-8800P |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $241 | $150-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $85 | $45-47% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.0 | 63.0+91% |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2015 |
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