Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz - Wolfdale Arrives

Rob Williams · 01-30-2008, 03:54 AM

Intel's 45nm Dual-Cores have finally arrived, so it's only fitting that we take one for a spin. Our test subject is the 3.0GHz E8400, offering 6MB cache, SSE4 and more. Overclocking is impressive, with 3.8GHz stable being possible without even raising the voltage! This chip definitely proves itself a winner.

You can read the full review here and discuss it here.

THUMPer · 01-30-2008, 10:30 AM

I have an Asus P5B Deluxe. Asus is stating this CPU will work, but the 8400 stock voltage is so low, I would have to run an over clock. I am not sure how low the voltage on my board even goes. I guess I should of checked that first before posting, but I am work.

01-30-2008, 11:21 AM

Must be a typo or mistake by intel, according to your chart the 8190 and the 8200 have identical specs and speeds. Just seemed odd.

Rob Williams · 01-30-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by THUMPer

I have an Asus P5B Deluxe. Asus is stating this CPU will work, but the 8400 stock voltage is so low, I would have to run an over clock. I am not sure how low the voltage on my board even goes. I guess I should of checked that first before posting, but I am work.

I doubt that's much to worry about. The voltage on that board wouldn't be higher than 1.2v, and that is the stock voltage. It could run with less, but it won't hurt anything to run it with 1.35v or less.

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Must be a typo or mistake by intel, according to your chart the 8190 and the 8200 have identical specs and speeds. Just seemed odd.

The 8190 doesn't support virtualization or Intel TXT (trusted execution technology). That's the reason there are two different models with the same price point/specs.

01-30-2008, 04:48 PM

I just upgrade to this E8400, ASUS P5K SE and a 8800GT.
Only upped cpu to 3.3GHz and all I can say is SMOOTH...

Greg King · 01-30-2008, 08:12 PM

http://aqm4.invisionzone.com/index.p...opic=1712&st=0

This is what some have done with their 8400s. While not recommended for the everyday user, this is phenomenal no matter how you look at it. Good going LawnRanger!

01-31-2008, 12:57 PM

Why not test is against a e6850? Same clock speed, same fsb. We get a real comparison of new vs old.

Rob Williams · 01-31-2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Why not test is against a e6850? Same clock speed, same fsb. We get a real comparison of new vs old.

I don't have one here, else it would have been used. Sorry for the omission.

louie101086 · 01-31-2008, 04:53 PM

if you really wanted to compare i think you should have put the overclocked e8400 against a overclocked 3.6ghz q6600 because that is the question many havent seen a true answer from you should be first to do it

Rob Williams · 01-31-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by louie101086

if you really wanted to compare i think you should have put the overclocked e8400 against a overclocked 3.6ghz q6600 because that is the question many havent seen a true answer from you should be first to do it

Hmm... I don't get it. How is a 3.6GHz Quad-Core comparable to a 3.0GHz E8400? I think simple math would explain the differences that would be seen. That said, I don't have a G0 revision Q6600 and it would never hit 3.6GHz stable in its wildest dreams.

louie101086 · 02-01-2008, 02:57 AM

that is where u are wrong i have one q6600 g0 @ 1.4v 3.6ghz perfectly stable and load temps are all around 55c and i would like to see how it goes against a overclock e8400 @ 4.3ghz(or whatever oc you got)

ps. ive seen some(not all) oc q6600 to 4ghz on water

Rob Williams · 02-01-2008, 02:35 PM

That comparison still doesn't make any sense... except for you. And my Q6600 does not go that high... it is lucky to get 3.0GHz stable. Newer Q6600's clock higher, mine doesn't.

THUMPer · 02-01-2008, 02:49 PM

my e penis is big

louie101086 · 02-01-2008, 03:53 PM

i was only asking you to compare them because maybe there are people out there who would like to know which one is worth the money xbitlabs.com once did a review with the e6850 vs q6600 g0 so i thought maybe you would like to be first to do my test since you have the resources(e8400) and i dont. you should do the review because maybe people would like a cpu that consumes less energy and runs cooler while being close to performance of a quad if not better in some areas

biber · 02-03-2008, 06:37 PM

Hi i'm from Macedonia and This is my overclocked E8200

01-30-2008, 03:54 AM	#1
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz - Wolfdale Arrives Intel's 45nm Dual-Cores have finally arrived, so it's only fitting that we take one for a spin. Our test subject is the 3.0GHz E8400, offering 6MB cache, SSE4 and more. Overclocking is impressive, with 3.8GHz stable being possible without even raising the voltage! This chip definitely proves itself a winner. You can read the full review here and discuss it here. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

01-30-2008, 10:30 AM	#2
THUMPer Coastermaker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indianpolis! Posts: 203	I have an Asus P5B Deluxe. Asus is stating this CPU will work, but the 8400 stock voltage is so low, I would have to run an over clock. I am not sure how low the voltage on my board even goes. I guess I should of checked that first before posting, but I am work. __________________ E8400 @ 3.6 2GB Kingston DDR3 ATI 4870 Asus P5Q3 Deluxe

01-30-2008, 11:21 AM	#3
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Two 2.66ghz cpu's? Must be a typo or mistake by intel, according to your chart the 8190 and the 8200 have identical specs and speeds. Just seemed odd.

01-31-2008, 04:53 PM	#9
louie101086 Obliviot Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	if you really wanted to compare i think you should have put the overclocked e8400 against a overclocked 3.6ghz q6600 because that is the question many havent seen a true answer from you should be first to do it Last edited by louie101086; 01-31-2008 at 04:57 PM.

02-01-2008, 02:57 AM	#11
louie101086 Obliviot Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	that is where u are wrong i have one q6600 g0 @ 1.4v 3.6ghz perfectly stable and load temps are all around 55c and i would like to see how it goes against a overclock e8400 @ 4.3ghz(or whatever oc you got) ps. ive seen some(not all) oc q6600 to 4ghz on water Last edited by louie101086; 02-01-2008 at 02:59 AM.

01-30-2008, 04:48 PM	#5
Krisia2006 Guest Poster Posts: n/a	I just upgrade to this E8400, ASUS P5K SE and a 8800GT. Only upped cpu to 3.3GHz and all I can say is SMOOTH...

01-30-2008, 08:12 PM	#6
Greg King Tech Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,976	http://aqm4.invisionzone.com/index.p...opic=1712&st=0 This is what some have done with their 8400s. While not recommended for the everyday user, this is phenomenal no matter how you look at it. Good going LawnRanger!

01-31-2008, 12:57 PM	#7
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Why not test is against a e6850? Same clock speed, same fsb. We get a real comparison of new vs old.

02-01-2008, 02:35 PM	#12
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	That comparison still doesn't make any sense... except for you. And my Q6600 does not go that high... it is lucky to get 3.0GHz stable. Newer Q6600's clock higher, mine doesn't. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

02-01-2008, 02:49 PM	#13
THUMPer Coastermaker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indianpolis! Posts: 203	my e penis is big __________________ E8400 @ 3.6 2GB Kingston DDR3 ATI 4870 Asus P5Q3 Deluxe

02-01-2008, 03:53 PM	#14
louie101086 Obliviot Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	i was only asking you to compare them because maybe there are people out there who would like to know which one is worth the money xbitlabs.com once did a review with the e6850 vs q6600 g0 so i thought maybe you would like to be first to do my test since you have the resources(e8400) and i dont. you should do the review because maybe people would like a cpu that consumes less energy and runs cooler while being close to performance of a quad if not better in some areas

02-03-2008, 06:37 PM	#15
biber Obliviot Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1	Hi i'm from Macedonia and This is my overclocked E8200 Last edited by biber; 02-03-2008 at 06:41 PM.

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