INTEL CORE 2 QUAD Q8200 Review

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 is the most powerful processor for the price range below ten thousand. As this processor belongs to the 8xxx series, this entry level quad core processor is clocked at 2.33 Ghz and has a total of 4 MB l2 cache. Under its hood lie two dual core dies with 2 MB cache. Even though this is a entry level processor, its feature set doesnt include Intel's Virtualizastion technology which is present in Core 2 Duo E8xxx & E9xxx series onwards.

The sheer power of the Q8200 is quite evident by its respectible scores in CineBench R10 and video encoding. Its closest competitor in the roundup was the Phenom X4 9950 Black edition, which is on the verge of extinction. It is priced at 9500 Indian Rupees and it doesn't make any sense picking it up with the Core 2 Quad Q8200.

Pros: Core 2 Quad Q8200: Good value for money, excellent score for an entry level quad core.

Cons: No Intel Virtualization Technology.