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Intel Pentium 4 2.8AGHz 533MHz 1MB Socket 478 CPU

Intel Pentium 4 2.8AGHz 533MHz 1MB Socket 478 CPU

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.

$109.95

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-27. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Intel Pentium 4 2.8AGHz 533MHz 1MB Socket 478 CPU is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the retro cpus category, priced around $109.95. Compare close alternatives before committing.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Pentium 4 2.8AGHz 533MHz 1MB Socket 478 CPU using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Mixed or limited buyer feedback at this price point — focus your evaluation on recent reviews that specifically address build quality and long-term reliability, and shortlist one or two close alternatives before deciding.

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

  • ✓ PPGA 478-pin package type 533 MHz system bus 1 MB L2 cache 1.25V-1.525V
  • ✓ 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 2.8A GHz 533 MHz 1 MB Socket 478 CPU General Features: 2.8A GHz clock speed
  • PPGA 478-pin package type 533 MHz system bus 1 MB L2 cache 1.25V-1.525V

Full Specifications

BrandIntel
CPU ModelPentium
CPU SocketSocket 478
Model NumberP42800D478-533
Mfr Part NumberP42800D478-533
Processor BrandIntel
Processor Count4
Secondary Cache1 MB
CPU ManufacturerIntel
Processor SeriesPentium
Processor SocketSocket 478
Cache Memory Installed Size1 MB

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Intel Pentium 4 2.8AGHz 533MHz 1MB Socket 478 CPU 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.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-27. Price and availability subject to change.

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