Intel Core 2 Duo E8300 vs Intel Core i5-4590
A side-by-side spec comparison of the Intel Core 2 Duo E8300 and the Intel Core i5-4590. We line up every specification, highlight the winner of each, and tally an overall verdict so you can decide which cpu / processor is right for your build.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 84W |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Socket | LGA775 | LGA1150 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 2.83 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.83 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Wolfdale | Haswell Refresh |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| L3 Cache | - | 6 MB |
Intel Core 2 Duo E8300
1
spec won
Intel Core i5-4590
5
specs won
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