Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8500 3.16GHz 1333MHz 6MB LGA775 CPU, OEM

Name: Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8500 3.16GHz 1333MHz 6MB LGA775 CPU, OEM
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B009AG2YJ0
Price: 109.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Bottom line: The Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8500 3.16GHz 1333MHz 6MB LGA775 CPU ($109.95 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Dual-core 3.16GHz clock, strong for a 45nm LGA775 chip; main trade-off: OEM package ships bare, no fan or heatsink included.

$109.95

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-06

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-06. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Dual-core 3.16GHz clock, strong for a 45nm LGA775 chip
✓ Drops into any LGA775 board for cheap retro rebuilds
✓ 6MB L2 cache and 1333MHz FSB aid XP/Vista-era gaming
✓ OEM tray part keeps cost down for donor-rig upgrades

Cons

✗ OEM package ships bare, no fan or heatsink included
✗ No integrated graphics, needs a discrete GPU
✗ LGA775 platform is EOL, DDR2/DDR3 boards only
✗ 65W TDP and no AVX limit modern software use

Manufacturer description

Core 2 Duo Processor E8500 3.16GHz 1333MHz 6MB LGA775 CPU, OEM ASIN: B009AG2YJ0

SpecPicks Verdict

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Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Unit Count	1 Count
Model Number	E8500
Processor Count	2
Specific Uses For Product	personal

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