INTEL Pentium 4 Processor 2.26 GHz 533 MHz 512KB 478 PIN
Bottom line: The INTEL Pentium 4 Processor 2.26 GHz 533 MHz 512KB 478 PIN 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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Manufacturer description
CPU INTEL PENTIUM 4 2.26GHZ/512/533 SL6PB
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored INTEL Pentium 4 Processor 2.26 GHz 533 MHz 512KB 478 PIN 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.
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Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | Pentium |
| CPU Speed | 2.26 GHz |
| Cache Size | 2 MB |
| Mfr Part Number | SL6PB |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Processor Speed | 2.26 GHz |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Series | Pentium |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 MB |
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