Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

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Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
2
Cores
2
Threads
3 GHz
Base Clock
Socket LGA 775
Socket
65 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$23
Price
CPU Snapshot
Release date:Jan 1, 2008Price at Launch:$183
Type:DesktopSocket:Socket LGA 775
Cores:2Threads:2
Multithreading:No
Clocks & Cache
Base Clock:3 GHzL2 Cache:6 MB
Platform
Codename:WolfdaleProcess Size:45 nm
Memory Support:DDR2‑800 or DDR3‑1333TDP:65 W
PCIe Support:PCIe 2.0, 16 LanesBox Cooler:Yes
Integrated Features
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No

Price History

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 pricing

Last 6 months
Price Date
Current $23 Feb 2, 2026
Highest* $23 May 14, 2025
Lowest* $23 May 14, 2025
Average $23
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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Reviews and Ratings

88

Average Score

Based on 8 reviews

8.6

User Score

Based on 383 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Excellent Price to Performance Ratio
  • Lower Thermal Power Requirement
  • Huge Overclock Potential
  • Runs Cool
  • Scales Well With Voltage

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Stock Intel Heatsink Can Get Very Noisy
  • Slower than quad-core CPUs in applications that can use more than two cores
  • Availablity
  • Price Gouging From Etailers
83

In 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...

By PCStats on
100

On 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...

By Phoronix on
100

Intels 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...

By About.com on
85

The Core 2 Duo E8400 offers excellent performance at stock speeds, as well as plenty of headroom for the overclocking...

By Computer Shopper on
80

Just 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...

By Bit-tech.net on
83

The Core 2 Duo E8400 is certainly fast, even compared with the Core 2 Quad Q6600. Only in heavily multithreaded apps do the Q6600s four cores provide a speed advantage. In other tests the E8400 dominates. However, there are two things to consider...

By Custom PC on
95

Intel 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....

By Gomeler on

So how much fuel goes into the fire regarding the two core versus four core performance debate? Plenty! In the scientific benchmarks the dual core CPU was picked apart in almost every benchmark, as expected. Some highlights include competitive scores...

By Overclockers Club on

If 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...

By Hardware Secrets on

We 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...

By circuitREMIX on

If 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...

By Fudzilla on

In 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...

By Techgage on
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