Intel

INTEL INTEL CPU CORE 2 EXTREME QX9300 2.53GHZ FSB1066MHZ 12MB SOCKET P MONTEVINA TRAY - AW80581ZH061

Name: INTEL INTEL CPU CORE 2 EXTREME QX9300 2.53GHZ FSB1066MHZ 12MB SOCKET P MONTEVINA TRAY - AW80581ZH061
Brand: Intel
SKU: B0027H8W0E

Bottom line: The INTEL INTEL CPU CORE 2 EXTREME QX9300 2.53GHZ FSB1066MHZ 12MB SOCKET is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-19

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 →

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Manufacturer description

Core2 Extreme Processor QX9300, SLB5J, 2.53 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 12M Cache ASIN: B006VXE5IS

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored INTEL INTEL CPU CORE 2 EXTREME QX9300 2.53GHZ FSB1066MHZ 12MB SOCKET… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Intel's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. 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.

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Wattage	45 watts
Platform	Android
CPU Model	Pentium
CPU Speed	3.4
CPU Socket	Socket 478
Model Number	AW80581ZH061003
Mfr Part Number	AW80581ZH061003
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	4
Processor Speed	3.4
Secondary Cache	12 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Series	Pentium
Processor Socket	Socket 478
Cache Memory Installed Size	12
Global Trade Identification Number	00675900966673, 00735858204835

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INTEL INTEL CPU CORE 2 EXTREME QX9300 2.53GHZ FSB1066MHZ 12MB SOCKET P MONTEVINA TRAY - AW80581ZH061 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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