Intel Pentium III 866MHz SL4CB NEW NOS Socket 370 256KB 133MHz CPU
Bottom line: The Intel Pentium III 866MHz SL4CB NEW NOS Socket 370 256KB 133MHz CPU 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
New (Other) – New old stock Description: Intel Pentium III 866MHz Processor – NEW Old Stock Specifications: • 866MHz • 256KB L2 Cache • 133MHz FSB • 1.7V • S-Spec SL4CB • Made in Costa Rica Condition: New old stock. Never installed. Pins are straight and intact. Stored in anti-static packaging. Perfect for retro Windows 98 / early 2000s builds or collectors. Carefully packaged for safe shipping.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Pentium III 866MHz SL4CB NEW NOS Socket 370 256KB 133MHz CPU 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
| s_spec | SL4CB |
|---|---|
| fsb_mhz | 133 |
| l2_cache_kb | 256 |
| clock_speed_mhz | 866 |
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