Intel Pentium D Processor 830 (2M Cache, 3.00 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) SL88S
Bottom line: The Intel Pentium D Processor 830 SL88S 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 D Processor 830 2M Cache, 3.00 GHz, 800 MHz FSB BX80551PG3000FN SL88S
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Pentium D Processor 830 SL88S 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 | 3 GHz |
| Model Number | SL88S |
| Mfr Part Number | SL88S |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 2 |
| Processor Speed | 3 GHz |
| Secondary Cache | 2 MB |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Series | Pentium |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 MB |
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