Intel - Pentium 4 2.8GHz 1MB L2 Cache 800MHz FSB 478-pin SL79K
Bottom line: The Intel - Pentium 4 2.8GHz 1MB L2 Cache 800MHz FSB 478-pin SL79K 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
Intel Pentium 4 2.80Ghz 800Mhz 1MB Socket 478Pins (SL79K / SL7PL / SL7E3) Desktop Processor
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel - Pentium 4 2.8GHz 1MB L2 Cache 800MHz FSB 478-pin SL79K using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews 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.
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Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 35 watts |
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| CPU Model | Pentium |
| CPU Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 |
| Model Number | SL79K |
| Mfr Part Number | 110668 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Processor Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| Secondary Cache | 1 MB |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Series | Pentium |
| Processor Socket | Socket 478 |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 MB |
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