Which is the Faster CPU: old but high-end or entry-level and new? – Part 1
PCMark 8
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PCMark 8 is a benchmarking software that uses real-world applications to measure the computer performance. We ran two tests: Home, which includes web browsing, writing, light gaming, photo editing, and video chat tests; and Work, which runs tasks such as writing documents, web browsing, spreadsheets, editing, and video chatting.
We did not include the Creative benchmark because it is not supported by the integrated video of the G41 chipset.
In the Home test, the Core 2 Quad Q8300 was 44% slower than the Core i3-4150, 4.7% faster than the Pentium N3700, and 8% faster than the Athlon 5150.
On the Work benchmark, the Core 2 Quad Q8300 was 29% slower than the Core i3-4150, 36% faster than the Pentium N3700, and 45% faster than the Athlon 5150.