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Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz Dual-Core (EU80570PJ0806M) Processor Only

Name: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz Dual-Core (EU80570PJ0806M) Processor Only
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B0019NKGR4
Availability: OutOfStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-21

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 →

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Bottom line: The Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz Dual-Core (EU80570PJ0806M) Processor Only is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Frequency (GHz): 3.0
✓ 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

Flawless condition, gently used.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz Dual-Core (EU80570PJ0806M) Processor Only 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. 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.

Key Features

Frequency (GHz): 3.0
Socket : 775
Bus speed (MHz) :1333
L2 cache size (KB) : 6 MB
Thermal Design Power (Watt) : 65

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Socket	775
Wattage	65 watts
Platform	Windows 7
CPU Speed	3 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 775
Model Number	EU80570PJ0806M
Bus speed (MHz)	1333
Frequency (GHz)	3.0
Mfr Part Number	EU80570PJ0806M
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	2
Processor Speed	3 GHz
Secondary Cache	6 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Socket	LGA 775
L2 cache size (KB)	6 MB
Processor Core Count	2
Warranty Description	90 days limited warranty
Cache Memory Installed Size	6

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Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3GHz Dual-Core (EU80570PJ0806M) Processor Only 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 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.