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Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 review

Dual-core gaming delight

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2008-05-01May 1st 2008

Product Type Processor
Processor Core Dual-core (2 Core)
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Product Family Core 2 Duo
Clock Speed 3.16 GHz
Processor Socket Socket T LGA-775
Brand Name Intel
Product Model E8500
L2 Cache 6 MB
Manufacturer Intel Corporation
Product Name Core 2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz Processor
Package Type Retail
Product Line Core 2 Duo
Manufacturer Part Number BX80570E8500
Manufacturer Website Address www.intel.co.uk
Packaged Quantity 1
Platform Supported PC
Process Technology 45 nm
Bus Speed 1333 MHz

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Product Summary

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As good as dual-core gets, Awesome gaming grunt, Overclocking headroom

Against

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Not much cheaper than a decent quad

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