Intel Pentium 4 SL6RZ 24 GHz 512 533 Socket 478 Northwood Processor
Bottom line: The Intel Pentium 4 SL6RZ 24 GHz 512 533 Socket 478 Northwood Processor is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro motherboards 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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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Intel Part number BX80532PE2400D RK80532PE056512
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
Intel Pentium IV CPU, 2.4GHz Operating CPU Core Speed 533MHz FSB Speed 512KB Cache Socket 478 Refurbished and Working CPU Great Condition. ===================== SL6PC specifications General information Type CPU / Microprocessor Family Intel Pentium 4 Part number BX80532PE2400D RK80532PE056512 Frequency (GHz) ? 2.4 Bus speed (MHz) ? 533 Clock multiplier ? 18 Package type 478-pin FC-PGA2 Socket type Socket 478 (mPGA478B) Architecture / Microarchitecture / Other CPUID 0F29h Core stepping D1 Qualification sample QWF5 Previous stepping SL6RZ Processor core Northwood Manufacturing technology…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Pentium 4 SL6RZ 24 GHz 512 533 Socket 478 Northwood Processor using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro motherboards 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 motherboards 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Intel Part number BX80532PE2400D RK80532PE056512
- P4 CPU Frequency (GHz) = 2.4; Bus speed (MHz) = 533
- Package type 478-pin FC-PGA2; Socket type Socket 478 (mPGA478B)
- CPUID 0F29h; Processor core = Northwood
- L2 cache size (KB) = 512 Core voltage (V) = 1.525
Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | Pentium |
| CPU Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| CPU Socket | Socket 478 |
| Mfr Part Number | BX80532PE2400D; RK80532PE056512 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Processor Speed | 2.4 GHz |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Series | Pentium |
| Processor Socket | Socket 478 |
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Intel Pentium 4 SL6RZ 24 GHz 512 533 Socket 478 Northwood Processor is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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