Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 283GHz Quad-Core Processor Only

Name: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 283GHz Quad-Core Processor Only
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B01CVKXPYO
Price: 48.02 USD
Availability: InStock

Bottom line: The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 283GHz Quad-Core Processor Only is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $48.02 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

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

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Manufacturer description

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83 GHz 1333MHz 12 MB Quad-Core CPU Processor SLB8V SLAWQ LGA 775

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 283GHz Quad-Core Processor Only using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus 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 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
Wattage	95 watts
Platform	Linux
CPU Model	Core 2 Quad
CPU Speed	2.83 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 775
Model Number	Q9550
Mfr Part Number	EU80569PJ073N
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	12.0, 6.0 MB
Processor Number of Concurrent Threads	4

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