Compare INTEL PENTIUM DUAL CORE E6500 (2X2,9)BOX, 2.933 GHz (BX80571E6500) Boxed Processor to AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 555, 3.2GHz (HDZ555WFGMBOX) Processor

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Intel Pentium Dual-Core E6500

INTEL PENTIUM DUAL CORE E6500 (2X2,9)BOX, 2.933 GHz (BX80571E6500) Boxed Processor

AMD C3 555

AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 555, 3.2GHz (HDZ555WFGMBOX) Processor

 
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Product Description
The 45nm Wolfdale Intel Pentium Dual Core E6500 processor is the best deal you can get on a 45nm dual-core chip, without sacrificing speed and quality. Intel's addition to the Intel... More
The 45nm Wolfdale Intel Pentium Dual Core E6500 processor is the best deal you can get on a 45nm dual-core chip, without sacrificing speed and quality. Intel's addition to the Intel Pentium processor family with dual-core processor technology that delivers good performance, low power enhancements, and multitasking for everyday computing. Less
AMD Phenom II processors deliver the visual experience for high definition entertainment, multitasking performance, and power-saving for smaller, cooler machines that are energy efficient.... More
AMD Phenom II processors deliver the visual experience for high definition entertainment, multitasking performance, and power-saving for smaller, cooler machines that are energy efficient. Live your life in HD. AMD Phenom II is for high definition entertainment, gaming, creativity, and beyond. Less
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Key Features   
Architecture 45 nanometers 45 nanometers
Clock Speed 2.933 GHz 3.2 GHz
Package Type Intel Boxed -
Socket Type   Socket LGA775 Socket A
Product Type Processor Processor
Bus Speed 1066 MHz 4000 MHz
Processor Type Pentium Dual-Core C3
Processor   
Processor Number E6500 555
Processor Type   Pentium Dual-Core C3
Clock Speed   2.933 GHz 3.2 GHz
Manufacturer Intel AMD
Product Type   Processor Processor
Memory   
L2 Cache Size 1 MB 512 KB
L1 Cache Size   32 KB 128 KB
Other Features   
Package Qty. 1 1
Processor Features Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology • Execute Disable Bit • Dual Core • Virtualization Technology • Intel Thermal Monitor 2 • Enhanced Halt State (C1E) 64-bit Instruction Set Support • HyperTransport technology • Dual Core • Virtualization Technology
Brand Intel AMD
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4016138607123 730143276061
Product ID 95423060 95579518
Product MPN   
MPN BX80571E6500 HDZ555WFGMBOX
 
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Intel Pentium Dual-Core E6500
INTEL PENTIUM DUAL CORE E6500 (2X2,9)BOX, 2.933 GHz...
From $168.00
AMD C3 555
AMD Phenom II X2 Dual-Core 555, 3.2GHz (HDZ555WFGMBOX)...
From $88.88
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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Amazingly overclockable 45nm (1)
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Consumer Reviews

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555 Black Edition, did someone say value?

byboogacow Jun 3, 2010
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros HUGE bang for the buck. Not too hot for a CPU, and overclocks very high.
Cons 25% chance of a working quad. Two of three got me three cores though.
Recommended it? Yes

Hi Folks, I am a man of many pursuits, and one of them happens to be building and tuning custom PC's. I'm one of those fools who drops whole paychecks into the latest components and won't hesitate to rebuild his whole system from the ground up only for purposes of adding a fan or new processor... Read full review »

bvckvs
178

A CPU for Windows 7

bybvckvs May 24, 2010
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros An ideal processor for a home upgrade to Windows 7.
Cons Is apparently not 100% compatible with Intel processors.
Recommended it? Yes

I'm not a big fan of tweaking up my hardware just for entertainment, but still I found myself needing a new CPU to go with my new motherboard as part of my pending upgrade to Windows 7.  (As it turns out, the only hardware that I can still use is the PC's case.)

Why THIS Processor?
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