Core 2 Quad Q8200 vs Core i7-820QM

Core 2 Quad Q8200

4 Cores4 Thrd95 WWMax: 2.33 GHz2008

Core i7-820QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.06 GHz2009

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

1,819

+0.7%

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 Core i7-820QM is on rank 1231, so the Core 2 Quad Q8200 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 Core i7-820QM

#1219

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

8811%

#1220

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

8682%

#1221

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

7970%

#1222

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

7934%

#1223

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

7861%

#1225

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

7592%

#1226

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

7279%

#1227

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

7267%

#1228

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

7072%

#1231

Core i7-820QM

MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A

100%

#1233

Core Duo T2700

MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A

84%

#1235

Pentium SU4100

MSRP: $289|Avg: $15

71%

#1236

Core Solo T1400

MSRP: $200|Avg: $5

64%

#1237

Core i7-940XM

MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A

62%

#1238

Core Solo T1350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $70

61%

#1240

Core Solo T1300

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

55%

#1241

Core Solo T1200

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

51%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-820QM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core 2 Quad Q8200 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q8200	Core i7-820QM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($36)	⚠️ Higher cost ($546)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Yorkfield (2007−2009) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Clarksfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core 2 Quad Q8200 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $36 (vs $546), it costs 93% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1407% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-820QM.

Insight	Core 2 Quad Q8200	Core i7-820QM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1407%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($36)	⚠️ Higher cost ($546)

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

Core i7-820QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core 2 Quad Q8200 and Core i7-820QM

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.

Core i7-820QM

The Core i7-820QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Clarksfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.73 GHz, with boost up to 3.06 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,819 points. Launch price was $546.

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Processing Power

The Core 2 Quad Q8200 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-820QM's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.33 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q8200 versus 3.06 GHz on the Core i7-820QM — a 27.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-820QM (base: 2.33 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The Core 2 Quad Q8200 uses the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-820QM uses Clarksfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q8200 scores 1,807 against the Core i7-820QM's 1,819 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-820QM. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Core 2 Quad Q8200 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-820QM.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q8200	Core i7-820QM
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.33 GHz	3.06 GHz+31%
Base Clock	2.33 GHz+35%	1.73 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+1500%	256 kB (per core)
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Yorkfield (2007−2009)	Clarksfield (2009−2010)
PassMark	1,807	1,819

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Memory & Platform

The Core 2 Quad Q8200 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Core i7-820QM uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core 2 Quad Q8200 versus 1333 on the Core i7-820QM — the Core i7-820QM supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core 2 Quad Q8200	Core i7-820QM
Socket	LGA775	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 1.1	PCIe 2.0+82%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	1333+44333%
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB+104857500%	8
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 true (Core i7-820QM). Primary use case: Core 2 Quad Q8200 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-820QM rivals Core 2 Quad Q9000.