Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Processor 2.83GHz 1333MHz 12MB LGA 775 CPU, OEM

Name: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Processor 2.83GHz 1333MHz 12MB LGA 775 CPU, OEM
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B00OVALJ0U
Price: 48.02 USD
Availability: InStock

Bottom line: The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Processor 2.83GHz 1333MHz 12MB LGA 775 CPU ($48.02 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06): Quad-core 2.83GHz on legacy LGA775 boards; main trade-off: OEM tray part, ships without box or stock cooler.

$48.02

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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

✓ Quad-core 2.83GHz on legacy LGA775 boards
✓ Large 12MB L2 cache eases era-appropriate multitasking
✓ 1333MHz FSB for faster front-side bandwidth
✓ Efficient 45nm lithography at 95W TDP
✓ VT-x and VT-d for virtualization builds

Cons

✗ OEM tray part, ships without box or stock cooler
✗ 4 threads only, no Hyper-Threading
✗ 95W TDP wants a competent LGA775 cooler
✗ No brand or warranty terms listed in the listing

Manufacturer description

SpecificationsMfr Part Number: EU80569PJ073N, AT80569PJ073NProcess Type: Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9550Core Count: 4Thread Count: 4Clock Speed: 2.83 GHzL2 Cache: 12 MBFSB Speed: 1333 MHzLithography: 45 nmSocket: LGA775Max Thermal Design Power: 95 WAdvanced Technologies: Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyIntel 64 ArchitectureIdle StatesEnhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyThermal Monitoring TechnologiesExecute Disable Bit

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Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Wattage	95 watts
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Core 2 Quad
CPU Speed	2.83 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 775
Model Number	EU80569PJ073N, AT80569PJ073N
Mfr Part Number	EU80569PJ073N, AT80569PJ073N
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	4
Processor Speed	2.83 GHz
Secondary Cache	12 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Series	Core 2 Quad
Processor Socket	LGA 775
Processor Core Count	4
Cache Memory Installed Size	12 MB
Processor Number of Concurrent Threads	4

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