Intel
Pentium 3 (III) 1GHz SL5QJ (Coppermine)
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-05-26. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The Pentium 3 (III) 1GHz SL5QJ (Coppermine) is a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the retro cpus category. Read recent reviews carefully before committing.
Used, untested Pentium 3 1GHz Coppermine. Experience the best of retro computing on the best retro CPU! As seen pins are all straight and the CPU should be ready to be socketed into a 370 motherboard to gain a new home as the heart of your retro machine!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks classifies Intel Pentium 3 (III) 1GHz SL5QJ (Coppermine) as a niche pick — read recent reviews before buying in the retro cpus category, based on limited Amazon review volume so far and our ranking model that weights rating × review-volume × price-fit. Intel's positioning sits within the broader category mid-tier. Use the Compare tool to put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives before clicking through to Amazon.
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 Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Backed by Intel's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Full Specifications
| s_spec | SL5QJ |
|---|---|
| core_name | Coppermine |
| l2_cache_kb | 256 |
| core_clock_mhz | 1000 |
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-05-26. Price and availability subject to change.
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