Intel Pentium Iii Slot 1 500MHz Sl35E + Cooler
Bottom line: The Intel Pentium Iii Slot 1 500MHz Sl35E + Cooler 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
Shop eBay Other items contact Short delivery times Fast shipping products 3 year guarantee We issue an invoice with VAT Quality guarantee 10 years on the market Description INTEL PENTIUM III SLOT 1 500MHz SL35E + COOLER Manufacturer Intel Intel Pentium III series Pentium III 500 MHz model Part number SL35E Socket slot 1 Clock frequency 500 MHz Clock multiplier 5 Number of cores 1 Number of threads 1 L1 cache 32 KB L2 cache 512 KB Integrated graphics No Data bus 32 bit Cooling included Yes Fan connection 3-pin TDP (WATTS) 38 Product gallery More information Goods will be shipped within 48…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Intel Pentium Iii Slot 1 500MHz Sl35E + Cooler 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
| core | Katmai |
|---|---|
| fsb_mhz | 100 |
| clock_mhz | 500 |
| l2_cache_kb | 512 |
Benchmark data for other processors
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