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Product Description

The latest Intel Xeon processor, now featuring an expanded 800 MHz system bus, significantly improves the compute power and the response time for performance workstation and technical... More

The latest Intel Xeon processor, now featuring an expanded 800 MHz system bus, significantly improves the compute power and the response time for performance workstation and technical computing applications. It features innovations such as Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, which offers compatibility with today's vast ecosystem of IA-32 software applications, supports increased system memory addressability, and provides investment protection for the future evolutionary transition to 64-bit-enabled applications. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is comprised of platform and software power management features that combine to reduce average power consumption while still maintaining application performance. Overall, the Intel Xeon processor anchors a powerful computing platform that can drive your customers' growth - and your own. Less

Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is the new brand name for our next-generation energy-efficient performance desktop and mobile processors. Formerly known by their codenames Conroe and... More

Intel® Core™2 Duo processor is the new brand name for our next-generation energy-efficient performance desktop and mobile processors. Formerly known by their codenames Conroe and Merom, the Intel® Core™2 processors for desktop and mobile computers are based on the Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, Intel's new industry-leading foundation for all mobile, desktop and server platforms moving forward. Less

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Key Features

Architecture

45 nanometers

Clock Speed

3.2 GHz

3 GHz

Package Type

Retail

Intel Boxed

Socket Type

Socket LGA775

Product Type

Processor Upgrade

Processor

Bus Speed

800 MHz

1333 MHz

Processor Type

Xeon

Core 2 Duo

Processor

Processor Number

E8400

Processor Type

Xeon

Core 2 Duo

Processor Instruction Set

SSE3

SSE • SSE2 • SSE3 • SSE4

Clock Speed

3.2 GHz

3 GHz

Manufacturer

Intel

Product Type

Processor Upgrade

Processor

Memory

L2 Cache Size

2 MB

6 MB

L1 Cache Size

64 KB

Other Features

Package Qty.

Platform

Compatible Chipsets

Intel E7525 • Intel E7320 • Intel E7520

Processor Features

Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology • Hyper-Threading Technology • Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)

Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology • Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) • Execute Disable Bit • Dual Core • Virtualization Technology • Intel Thermal Monitor 2 • Enhanced Halt State (C1E)

Brand

Hewlett Packard

Intel

Miscellaneous

UPC

829160931036

675900938243

Recommended Use

Dual Processor Server Applications

Product ID

23740373

53897755

Product MPN

MPN

378749-B21

BX80570E8400A

Consumer Reviews

Hewlett Packard Xeon, 3.2 GHz (378749-B21) Retail Processor...

From $47.17

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 3Ghz (BX80570E8400A) Boxed Processor

From $155.00

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Product Review Summary

5.0

Based on 5 user reviews

100% recommend this product

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Pros

Good Value (2)
Energy Efficient (2)
Amazingly overclockable 45nm (1)
Reliable Performance (1)
Great Design (1)
Powerful (1)
Fast (1)

Cons

none (2)

Good For

Home (1)
Everyday Use (1)
Upgrade (1)
Replacement (1)

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Consumer Reviews

My Over-Clocking King.

bywheelchair-wiz Feb 17, 2009

8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls

Pros Easy to overclock, runs cool, doesn't use much energy.

Cons May require a large hsf replacement, as the stock HSF is not very good.

Recommended it? Yes

This is the processor I am using day in and day out and it is by far the best piece of hardware I have ever owned. Not only does it work perfectly and stay cool, it over-clocks like no tomorrow.

I have my little E8400 running at 4.0Ghz on air-cooling which was a lot easier to set-up than I... Read full review »

Intel E8400 do's & don'ts

byglenn_welt Apr 12, 2009

1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls

Pros Best value 4.0Ghz Dual Core 6MB L2 Cache processor available today.

Cons $165 less for me to spend on pizza.

Recommended it? Yes

Having built many PCs back to the days of paying $1,000 for a processor that ran at 100hz, recalling the progressions over almost 30 years has brought me to the point where justifying the purchase of another CPU has become nearly impossible due to the almost instantaneous launch and multi-task... Read full review »

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