Games you can play with a Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

performance score 28Wolfdale

The Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 is a Wolfdale previous-generation processor. Across 10,550 games whose CPU or GPU requirements we could pin to real parts, here is where it lands - grouped by how comfortably it clears each game's stated CPU target.

350

Runs easily

165

Meets recommended requirements

805

Meets minimum requirements

9,230

Below minimum

Runs easily

350 games

Well above the recommended CPU - expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom.

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Meets recommended requirements

165 games

Meets or beats the recommended CPU - the intended experience at 1080p.

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Meets minimum requirements

805 games

Clears the minimum CPU but not the recommended one - playable with reduced settings.

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Below minimum

9,230 games

Below the stated minimum CPU - likely to struggle even at low settings.

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FAQ

How many games can a Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 run?
Of 10,550 games with usable CPU requirements, 1320 run on a Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (515 at their recommended settings), and 9230 fall below the minimum.
Is the Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 still good enough for modern games?
It is showing its age - it clears the minimum for many games but misses the recommended CPU target for a large share of them.

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