CPU
GPU
Core 2 Quad Q8200
Celeron N4500
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. The Core 2 Quad Q8200 is positioned at rank #1028 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Quad Q8200
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Quad Q8200 | Celeron N4500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Quad Q8200 | Celeron N4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($36) | ✅ 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 Quad Q8200 and Celeron N4500
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.
Celeron N4500
The Celeron N4500 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,817 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Quad Q8200 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N4500 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 2.8 GHz on the Celeron N4500 — a 18.3% clock advantage for the Celeron N4500 (base: 2.33 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core 2 Quad Q8200 uses the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Celeron N4500 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q8200 scores 1,807 against the Celeron N4500's 1,817 — a 0.6% lead for the Celeron N4500. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Quad Q8200 vs 4 MB (total) on the Celeron N4500.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q8200 | Celeron N4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.33 GHz | 2.8 GHz+20% |
| Base Clock | 2.33 GHz+112% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+167% | 1.5 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 10 nm-78% |
| Architecture | Yorkfield (2007−2009) | Jasper Lake (2021) |
| PassMark | 1,807 | 1,817 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Quad Q8200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Celeron N4500 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q8200 | Celeron N4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | BGA1338 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 4.0+264% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core 2 Quad Q8200) / not specified (Celeron N4500). Primary use case: Core 2 Quad Q8200 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q8200 | Celeron N4500 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
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