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Intel Celeron 533MHz SL3FZ Socket PGA370 Vintage Retro CPU

Bottom line: The Intel Celeron 533MHz SL3FZ Socket PGA370 Vintage Retro 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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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-09-25

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 →

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Manufacturer description

Intel Celeron 533mhz Sl3fz Socket Pga370 Vintage R CPU Processor Refurbished Conditions: Refurbished GRADE A (Excellent) - Product in near perfect condition, with minimal to no visible signs of wear. Operation .. and fully tested. THE'Intel Celeron 533 MHz (S-Spec SL3FZ) it is a single-core CPU from the Mendocino family for PGA370 socket, widespread in low-cost and OEM PCs from the early 2000s. Designed on a 250 nm process, it has 128 KB of on-die L2 cache and works with 66 MHz FSB (multiplier 8 → 533 MHz). It is an ideal vintage solution for restoration of classic cars, collecting or retro…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Celeron 533MHz SL3FZ Socket PGA370 Vintage Retro 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

fsb_mhz	66
l2_cache_kb	128
core_clock_mhz	533

Benchmark data for other processors

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