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Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 Processor 2.93 GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA775

Name: Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 Processor 2.93 GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA775
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B001OVBXIC
Price: 171.98 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-15

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 →

$171.98

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Bottom line: The Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 Processor 2.93 GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA775 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $171.98. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Product DescriptionThe first in a family of volume chipsets, the Intel® E7500 chipset supports dual-processor (DP) server systems optimized for the Intel Xeon processor with 512 KB L2 cache and Intel NetBurst microarchitecture.The Intel E7500 chipset design delivers maximized system bus, memory and I/O bandwidth to enhance performance, scalability and end-user productivity while providing a smooth transition to next-generation server technologies.Amazon.comAmazon.com Product Description The Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 brings two computing cores running at 2.93 GHz onto a single processor, giving…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 Processor 2.93 GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA775 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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ LGA775 socket processor contains two cores running at 2.93 GHz
✓ 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

LGA775 socket processor contains two cores running at 2.93 GHz
Processor runs on a 1066 MHz front side bus and has 3 MB of L2 cache
45nm architecture provides better performance and energy efficiency
Multimedia acceleration boosts performance in applications such as high-definition video editing and encoding
Intelligent Power Capability turns off portions of the processor when not in use for better energy efficiency

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Wattage	65 watts
Platform	Windows
CPU Speed	2.93 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 775
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Model Number	BX80571E7500
Mfr Part Number	BX80571E7500
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	2
Processor Speed	2.93 GHz
Secondary Cache	3 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Socket	LGA 775
Processor Core Count	2
Cache Memory Installed Size	3
Global Trade Identification Number	00735858206969
Processor Number of Concurrent Threads	2

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