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Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2180 2GHz review

Don't be fooled by the name, this chip packs a punch

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2008-02-10February 10th 2008

Price at launch £51.00
MPN BX80557E2180
Features Dual Core / Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology / Intel EM64T / Enhanced Halt State (C1E) / Execute Disable Bit / Intel Thermal Monitor 2
Additional Information Bus/Core Ratio: 10 / Core Stepping: M0 / CPUID String: 06FDH / VID Voltage Range: 0.85V – 1.5V
Cache Type 1MB 2GHz L2 Cache
Databus Speed 800
Manufacturing Process 65nm
Socket LGA775
Thermal Design Power 65
Clock Speed 2

Product Summary

Pentium Dual-Core E2180 2GHz

Price at launch

£51.00

For

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Great price

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Impressive performance

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Slow compared to the competition

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