Intel - Cpu Intel Pentium 4 1.8a Ghz/512/400/1.5v Sl63x, Skt478
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CPU INTEL PENTIUM 4 1.8A GHZ/512/400/1.5V SL63X, SKT478
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel - Cpu Intel Pentium 4 1.8a Ghz/512/400/1.5v Sl63x, Skt478 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 | 1.8 GHz |
| CPU Socket | Socket P |
| Mfr Part Number | SL63X |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Speed | 1.8 GHz |
| Secondary Cache | 0.51 MB |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Series | Pentium |
| Processor Socket | Socket P |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 MB |
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