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: 145.53 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Bottom line: The Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 Processor 2.93 GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA775 ($145.53 on Amazon as of 2026-10-31 04:13 UTC): Two cores at 2.93 GHz for late-XP and early-Win7 LGA775 builds; main trade-off: dual-core only, no Hyper-Threading for modern multi-thread loads.

$145.53 on Amazon, checked 2026-10-31 04:13 UTC (price may vary)

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Two cores at 2.93 GHz for late-XP and early-Win7 LGA775 builds
✓ 3 MB L2 cache speeds multitasking and media encoding
✓ 1066 MHz front side bus keeps DDR2/DDR3 boards fed
✓ 45nm die runs cooler and sips less power than 65nm Core 2 chips

Cons

✗ Dual-core only, no Hyper-Threading for modern multi-thread loads
✗ No integrated graphics; requires a separate GPU
✗ DDR2/DDR3-era platform lacks PCIe 3.0 and NVMe boot
✗ Locked multiplier limits overclocking headroom

Manufacturer description

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…

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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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