Intel
Processor - 1 x Intel Pentium III 1 GHz - Socket 370 - L2 256 KB
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-15. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The Processor - 1 x Intel Pentium III 1 GHz - Socket 370 - L2 256 KB is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $49.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Pentium III 1GHz 133MHz FSB 256KB Cache Processor
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Processor - 1 x Intel Pentium III 1 GHz - Socket 370 - L2 256 KB using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Intel's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Intel's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Model | BX80526C1000256 |
| UnitCount | 1 |
| ItemPartNumber | BX80526C1000256 |
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Processor - 1 x Intel Pentium III 1 GHz - Socket 370 - L2 256 KB is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-09-15. Price and availability subject to change.
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