Intel Pentium E5300 2.6GHz 2 MB Cache Socket LGA775

Name: Intel Pentium E5300 2.6GHz 2 MB Cache Socket LGA775
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B001MQBQSQ
Price: 77.98 USD
Availability: InStock

Bottom line: The Intel Pentium E5300 2.6GHz 2 MB Cache Socket LGA775 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $77.98 on Amazon as of 2026-10-08. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

$77.98

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-08

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-08. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 2MB L2 Cache

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

Intel's newest addition to the Intel Pentium processor family with dual-core processor technology that delivers great desktop and mobile performance, low power enhancements, and multitasking for everyday computing.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Pentium E5300 2.6GHz 2 MB Cache Socket LGA775 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

2MB L2 Cache
2.6GHz Clock Speed
800MHz FSB
64-bit Processing

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Wattage	65
Platform	Windows 10
CPU Model	Pentium
CPU Speed	2.6 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 775
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	BX80571E5300
Mfr Part Number	BX80571E5300
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	2
Processor Speed	2.6 GHz
Secondary Cache	2 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Series	Pentium
Processor Socket	LGA 775
Processor Core Count	2
Warranty Description	1 Year
Cache Memory Installed Size	2
Global Trade Identification Number	00735858204996

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Intel Pentium E5300 2.6GHz 2 MB Cache Socket LGA775 is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. 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 2026-10-08. Price and availability subject to change.