Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHZ SL5VH CPU Processor
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Bottom line: The Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHZ SL5VH CPU Processor is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $14.95. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
Intel Pentium 4 Processor 1.60 GHz, 256K Cache, 400 MHz FSB, OEM General Information Part Number SL5VH Alternative Part Numbers RK80531PC025G0K Condition OEM Manufacturer Intel Specifications sSpec Number: SL5VH Package Type: 478 pin CPU Speed: 1.60 GHz Manufacturing Technology: 0.18 micron PCG: Core Stepping: D0 Bus Speed: 400 MHz CPUID String: F12 Bus/Core Ratio: Thermal Design Power: 60.8 W L2 Cache Size: 256 KB Thermal Specification: 75°C L2 Cache Speed: 1.60 GHz Core Voltage: 1.25V-1.4V Product Documentation http://www.intel.com/design/pentium4/datashts/249198.htm
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHZ SL5VH CPU Processor using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis 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.
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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Platform | Windows |
| CPU Model | Pentium |
| CPU Speed | 1.6 GHz |
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 |
| Model Number | SL5VH |
| Mfr Part Number | LYSB005CRGUZA-CMPTRACCS |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Processor Speed | 1.6 GHz |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Series | Pentium |
| Processor Socket | Socket 478 |
| Processor Core Count | 1 |
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Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHZ SL5VH CPU Processor is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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