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Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 review

TechRadar rating

4/5

For

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

Against

  • Not much cheaper than a decent quad
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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