Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor E8400
6M Cache, 3.00 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB
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05/08/2009
SummaryIn this age of quad-core processors, can a dual-core processor really cut it? CPU manufacturers AMD and Intel have repeatedly emphasized that multi-threaded applications are the future of computing, and that both companies will soon relegate single and...
pcstats.com -
07/01/2008
SummaryOn Windows, the Intel Wolfdale processor has been reported by various publications as performing well. While we cannot comment on the Microsoft Windows performance of the Core 2 Duo E8400, we do know one thing and thats the Wolfdale does perform very...
phoronix.com
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06/13/2008
SummaryIf you are looking for a CPU on the USD 200 range you have only two real options: the new Core 2 Duo E8400 and Core 2 Quad Q6600. For the mainstream user Core 2 Duo E8400 is the best option, as it provides a higher performance under almost all scenarios and you also get SSE4.1 support..
hardwaresecrets.com -
06/03/2008
SummaryIntels Core 2 Duo E8400 is probably one of the best overall values currently in the desktop processor market. Sure, it only has two processor cores, but it runs at a fairly high clock speed and its low voltage and thermal output allow for it to be eas...
about.comProsExcellent Price to Performance Ratio, Very Strong Overclocking Potential, Lower Thermal Power Requirement
ConsStock Intel Heatsink Can Get Very Noisy
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05/01/2008
SummaryThe Core 2 Duo E8400 offers excellent performance at stock speeds, as well as plenty of headroom for the overclocking crowd....
computershopper.comProsInexpensive; large cache; runs cool; highly overclockable
ConsSlower than quad-core CPUs in applications that can use more than two cores
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04/07/2008
SummaryJust like the QX9650 and QX9770 the 45nm products are the ones to aim for if youre considering and Intel upgrade, however the Extreme Edition CPUs, the Wolfdales are affordable. In fact, every CPU featured was affordable, the only exception is the Q6...
Bit-Tech.net -
03/16/2008
SummaryWe already know that the E8000 series Wolfdale CPUs offer great performance at a very good price. The problem is theyre not easily available. We found that the Xeon E3110 is a viable alternative to the E8400, as its basically the exact same processo...
circuitremix.com -
02/22/2008
SummaryIf you have been waiting for the new 45nm CPUs, then you made the right choice. This CPU is the best dual-core you can get for your money right now. While the E8500 is considerably more expensive, it doesnt offer any advantage besides a speed increase...
fudzilla.com -
01/30/2008
SummaryIntel has a winner here with this cheap Wolfdale processor. I paid $201 with tax in Atlanta, Georgia for this chip and considering how well it performed at stock and overclocked settings I see no reason to suggest purchasing a 65nm processor. I’...
gomeler.comProsHuge Overclock Potential, Runs Cool, Scales Well With Voltage
ConsAvailablity, Price Gouging From Etailers
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01/30/2008
SummaryIn the intro, I mentioned that Intels Core 2 Duo launch in mid-2006 succeeded in getting people excited about processors again, and its safe to say that the 45nm launch will accomplish something similar. One thing that has changed since that launch ...
techgage.com -
01/12/2008
SummaryThe new E8400 is a very impressive processor and the fact that it can be purchased for the same price as an E6750 is remarkable. Although the E8400 is clocked at 3.0GHz like the E6850, it will actually be replacing the E6750 at $183 US. The E6850 will ...
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