CPU
GPU
Core 2 Quad Q8300
V-Series V140
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 V-Series V140 is on rank 579, so the V-Series V140 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 V-Series V140
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 2 Quad Q8300 | V-Series V140 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 2 Quad Q8300 | V-Series V140 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 V-Series V140
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.
V-Series V140
The V-Series V140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,913 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core 2 Quad Q8300 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the V-Series V140 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core 2 Quad Q8300 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the Core 2 Quad Q8300 versus 2.3 GHz on the V-Series V140 — a 8.3% clock advantage for the Core 2 Quad Q8300. The Core 2 Quad Q8300 uses the Yorkfield (2007−2009) architecture (45 nm), while the V-Series V140 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core 2 Quad Q8300 scores 1,917 against the V-Series V140's 1,913 — a 0.2% lead for the Core 2 Quad Q8300.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q8300 | V-Series V140 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+300% | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+9% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | — |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB (total)+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Yorkfield (2007−2009) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,917 | 1,913 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 2 Quad Q8300 uses the LGA775 socket (PCIe 1.1), while the V-Series V140 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 2 Quad Q8300 | V-Series V140 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA775 | S1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 1.1 | PCIe 2.0+82% |
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