Core 2 Quad Q8200 vs A4-3305M

Core 2 Quad Q8200

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.33 GHz2008

A4-3305M

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core 2 Quad Q8200

4 / 4

1,807

0.0%

Core 2 Duo E4700

Core i5-430M

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

Pentium Dual Core T2370

1,812

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 Quad Q8200 is positioned at rank 1028 and the A4-3305M is on rank 691, so the A4-3305M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Quad Q8200

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

38626%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

36498%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

26501%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7984%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6324%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5532%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3169%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3127%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2847%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2847%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2815%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2739%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2701%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2690%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2666%

#396

Ryzen Embedded R2314

MSRP: $300|Avg: $762

95%

#1028

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

100%

#1029

A12-9800E

MSRP: $426|Avg: $150

99%

#1030

Phenom II X6 1065T

MSRP: $426|Avg: $170

99%

#1031

Celeron 440

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

99%

#1032

A8-3820

MSRP: $280|Avg: $200

96%

#1033

Core i7-860S

MSRP: $299|Avg: $96

96%

#1035

PRO A10-8770E

MSRP: $395|Avg: $210

94%

#1036

Core 2 Duo E4700

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

94%

#1037

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

MSRP: $230|Avg: $20

94%

#1038

Phenom II X2 B53

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

94%

#1039

Core 2 Quad Q9300

MSRP: $266|Avg: $27

94%

#1040

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

93%

#1041

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

93%

#1043

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A4-3305M

#679

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

972%

#680

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

957%

#681

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

879%

#682

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

875%

#683

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

867%

#685

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

837%

#686

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

803%

#687

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

801%

#688

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

780%

#691

A4-3305M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#696

Processor N95

MSRP: $160|Avg: $80

99%

#699

Athlon Silver 3050e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

99%

#704

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A4-3305M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Quad Q8200 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q8200	A4-3305M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($36)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yorkfield (2007−2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q8200	A4-3305M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($36)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core 2 Quad Q8200 Benchmark Check

A4-3305M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Quad Q8200 and A4-3305M

Core 2 Quad Q8200

The Core 2 Quad Q8200 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 2.33 GHz, with boost up to 2.33 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: 1,807 points. Launch price was $249.

A4-3305M

The A4-3305M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,812 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Quad Q8200 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the A4-3305M offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q8200 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.33 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q8200 versus 2.5 GHz on the A4-3305M — a 7% clock advantage for the A4-3305M (base: 2.33 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core 2 Quad Q8200 uses the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the A4-3305M uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q8200 scores 1,807 against the A4-3305M's 1,812 — a 0.3% lead for the A4-3305M. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q8200	A4-3305M
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.33 GHz	2.5 GHz+7%
Base Clock	2.33 GHz+23%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	0 kB
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+700%	512K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Yorkfield (2007−2009)	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,807	1,812
Geekbench 6 Single	—	276

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Quad Q8200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the A4-3305M uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. The A4-3305M supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q8200	A4-3305M
Socket	LGA775	FS1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core 2 Quad Q8200) vs AMD-V (A4-3305M). The A4-3305M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6480G), while the Core 2 Quad Q8200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core 2 Quad Q8200 targets Desktop, A4-3305M targets Budget Laptop. Direct competitor: A4-3305M rivals Pentium B950.