Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 packs 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core. Clocks run from 2.33GHz base to 2.33GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $89.95 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.