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Who makes the Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz 800MHz 512KB Socket 478 CPU?

Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz 800MHz 512KB Socket 478 CPU is manufactured by Intel. See all Intel products on SpecPicks via the brand page.

How is the Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz 800MHz 512KB Socket 478 CPU shipped and returned?

Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz 800MHz 512KB Socket 478 CPU is sold through Amazon. Amazon Prime members generally receive free 1-2 day shipping; non-Prime orders are subject to Amazon's standard shipping rates. Full returns policy applies per Amazon Associate terms.

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Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz 800MHz 512KB Socket 478 CPU

Name: Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz 800MHz 512KB Socket 478 CPU
Brand: Intel
SKU: B000YDGSFO
Price: 119.95 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-11

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

$119.95

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz 800MHz 512KB Socket 478 CPU is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards category, priced around $119.95. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Intel's Pentium 4 processors delivers significant performance gains for use in home computing, business solutions and all your processing needs. This FC-PGA2 478-pin CPU runs at 2.6 GHz on a 800 MHz front side bus!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Pentium 4 2.6GHz 800MHz 512KB Socket 478 CPU using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro motherboards category. Intel's retro motherboards 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 motherboards 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

✓ Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz Socket 478 CPU General Features: 2.6 GHz processor frequency
✓ 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

Key Features

Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz Socket 478 CPU General Features: 2.6 GHz processor frequency
800 MHz System Bus FC-PGA2 478-pin package 512 KB L2 Cache

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
CPU Model	Pentium
CPU Speed	2.6 GHz
CPU Socket	Socket 478
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	4
Processor Speed	2.6 GHz
Secondary Cache	0.51 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Series	Pentium
Processor Socket	Socket 478
Cache Memory Installed Size	2 MB

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.