Overclockable✔️2.66 GHZ CPU✔️2.66/512/533 OC to 167/512/668 Pentium 4 Socket 478
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Manufacturer description
Very OVERCLOCKABLE. P4 2.66 GHz, 2667 MHz Socket 478 CPU. WELL TESTED. Universal for Compaq, Gateway & HP Socket 478 Motherboards. · SOCKET 478. This is one of the fastest CPU for many older Dell Compaq Gateway & HP Computers that support 533 MHz Bus but do not support a 800 MHz Bus.
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SpecPicks scored Overclockable✔️2.66 GHZ CPU✔️2.66/512/533 OC to 167/512/668 Pentium… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpu coolers & fans category. Intel's retro cpu coolers & fans 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 cpu coolers & fans 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
| core | Northwood |
|---|---|
| fsb_mhz | 533 |
| clock_mhz | 2667 |
| l2_cache_kb | 512 |
Benchmark data for other processors
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