Intel
Overclockable Pentium 4 Socket 478 2.66 GHZ CPU ✔️2.66/512/533 OC to 167/512/668
Bottom line: The Overclockable Pentium 4 Socket 478 2.66 GHZ CPU ✔️2.66/512/533 OC to is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpu coolers & fans 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
Very OVERCLOCKABLE. Motherboard must support overclocking. Bus freq is 167MHz (OC). P4 2.66 GHz, 2667 MHz Socket 478 CPU. WELL TESTED. Universal for Compaq, Gateway & HP Socket 478 Motherboards. · SOCKET 478.
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SpecPicks scored Overclockable Pentium 4 Socket 478 2.66 GHZ CPU ✔️2.66/512/533 OC to… 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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