Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz Desktop CPU Processor- SL7KB
Bottom line: The Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz Desktop CPU Processor- SL7KB 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
Type CPU / Microprocessor Market segment Desktop Family Intel Pentium 4 Model number 530 CPU part numbers OEM/tray CPU: JM80547PG0801M NE80546PG0801M RK80546PG0801M HH80547PG0801M Boxed CPU: BX80546PG3000E BX80547PG3000E BX80547PG3000ET Spec Codes SL8JZ / SL7J6 / SL88J / SL7PM / SL7KB / SL7E4 / SL79L / SL79L / SL7KK / SL9CB / Frequency 3000 MHz Bus speed 800 MHz Package 775-land Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA4) Socket Socket 775 / LGA775 / T Microarchitecture Netburst Processor core Prescott Data width 32 bit The number of cores 1 The number of threads 2 Level 1 cache size 16 KB Level 2…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Pentium 4 3 GHz Desktop CPU Processor- SL7KB 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.
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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | Pentium |
| CPU Speed | 3 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 2011-3 |
| Mfr Part Number | IP4530 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Processor Speed | 3 GHz |
| Secondary Cache | 1 MB |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Series | Pentium |
| Processor Socket | LGA 2011-3 |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 MB |
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