Core 2 Quad Q8300 vs Opteron X2170
Core 2 Quad Q8300
Opteron X2170
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 Quad Q8300 is positioned at rank 985 and the Opteron X2170 is on rank 285, so the Opteron X2170 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 Quad Q8300
Performance Per Dollar Opteron X2170
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Quad Q8300 | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Yorkfield (2007−2009) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Steppe Eagle (2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Quad Q8300 | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) | ✅ 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 Q8300 and Opteron X2170
Core 2 Quad Q8300
The Core 2 Quad Q8300 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 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: 1,917 points. Launch price was $249.
Opteron X2170
The Opteron X2170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Steppe Eagle (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,911 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
Both the Core 2 Quad Q8300 and Opteron X2170 share an identical 4-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q8300 versus 2.4 GHz on the Opteron X2170 — a 4.1% clock advantage for the Core 2 Quad Q8300 (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core 2 Quad Q8300 uses the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the Opteron X2170 uses Steppe Eagle (2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q8300 scores 1,917 against the Opteron X2170's 1,911 — a 0.3% lead for the Core 2 Quad Q8300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q8300 | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+4% | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+100% | 2 MB (total) |
| Process | 45 nm | 28 nm-38% |
| Architecture | Yorkfield (2007−2009) | Steppe Eagle (2016) |
| PassMark | 1,917 | 1,911 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Quad Q8300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the Opteron X2170 uses FT3 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q8300 | Opteron X2170 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | FT3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 3.0+173% |
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