Product Information
The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 is a processing workhorse that can meet the requirements of both professional and gaming computer systems. Manufactured and distributed by Intel Corporation, this quad-core CPU comes equipped with a variety of beneficial technologies that enhance performance and maintain security. The 45 nm chip was released in the second quarter of 2009 as part of the Yorkfield line of Intel processors. Professionals and gamers will find the Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 to be a customizable and efficient desktop processing solution.The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 CPU runs at a processor base frequency of 2.66 GHz and is equipped with four cores, allowing users to multitask through the power of multi-threading processing. Data is retrieved quickly, and tasks are executed speedily via the chip’s 4 MB L2 cache. In addition, communication between each core and the motherboard components is expedited through the front-side bus (FSB), which transfers data at a rapid speed of 1333 MHz. Designed for installation into motherboards featuring an LGA775 socket, the Intel Core runs a 64-bit instruction set and employs 456 million processing die transistors. Once the processor is installed in the socket, users will run the power-on self-test (POST), which runs boot software and diagnostic tests before the operating system is initialized.With a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W, the Quad Q8400 runs at a voltage range between 0.8500 V and 1.3625 V. To help maintain the life of the processor and prevent overheating and degradation, the chip features Intel thermal monitoring technologies that keep the temperature from exceeding the maximum of 71.4 degrees Celsius. Other Intel programs work in tandem with this feature to ensure the smooth operation of the unit. Intel Advanced Smart Cache Technology intelligently allocates tasks to each core according to the relevant needs of the system, which spares users unnecessary delays resulting from core bottlenecking. In addition, Intel Wide Dynamic Execution enables each core to handle up to four instructions at any given time. For security purposes, Execute Disable Bit (EDB) is also installed to avert damage from cyber attacks that seek to exploit systems through worms and other malicious software. Finally, Intel Virtualization Technology enables businesses to execute a wide array of virtual functions that allow multiple uses on shared hardware.Gamers and professionals who want to overclock Quad Q8400 CPUs will be able to reach core speeds in excess of 3.0 GHz by tweaking the appropriate settings in the BIOS. Overclocking the CPU while using sufficient RAM and appropriate graphics hardware will give you a computer system that can easily handle complex games and resource-intensive applications. This type of CPU is capable of accommodating high levels of performance in gaming. Equipped with a number of impressive features, the Quad Q8400 has the necessary specifications to meet the increasingly high demands of professionals and gamers alike. It offers high-performance CPU processing that continues to perform admirably in countless systems.Product Identifiers
BrandIntel
MPNAT80580PJ0674ML
UPC0809395426057
eBay Product ID (ePID)77650436
Product Key Features
Socket TypeLGA 775/Socket T
Processor TypeCore 2 Quad
Additional Product Features
Manufacturing Process45 NM
Platform CompatibilityPC
Installed Size4MB
Processor Quantity1
Product TypeProcessor
Bus SpeedFsb Speed-1333MHz
L3 Cache4MB
Clock Speed2.66GHz
64-Bit ComputingYes
Processor ModelCore 2 Quad Q8400
Compatible Slots1X Processor-LGA 775/Socket T Socket
L2 Cache1MB
Cooling Component(s) IncludedNone/Processor only
Tdp95W
Multi-Core TechnologyQuad-Core
Max. Operating Temperature71.4°C
Package TypeOem/Tray
TypeL2 Caché
Level 1 Size32KB
Architecture FeaturesExtended Memory 64 Technology (Em64t)