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The Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 is one of Intel's higher end, energy efficient dual core processors. The E8500 codenamed "Wolfdale", features 6 MB of L2 cache, a core clock speed of 3.16 GHz, and a front side bus of 1333 MHz. The CPU is manufactured on a 45nm die and contains 2 processor cores. Designed to be more efficient than Intel's previous generation of dual-cores, it has a Thermal Design Power of 65W. For the full report, refer to Intel Core 2 Duo.
MSRP $266.00
Release date January, 2008
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- Core Clock Speed: 3.16GHz
- L2 Cache: 6144KB
- Front Side Bus: 1333MHz
- Thermal Design Power: 65W
- Socket: LGA 775
- Release Date: January 20, 2008
- Price: $266
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Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
• Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Dual-Core Processor, 3.16 GHz, 6M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775
• Core 2 Duo E8500 Dual Core Processor
UPC: 735858199636
EAN: 5051749653144
MPN: BX80570E8500
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MSRP $69.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- high clock speed (2.8GHz stock, 3.1GHz attainable)
- great value for gamers
- unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking
Cons
- built on the 65nm process - limited overclocking headroom and energy savings
- same TDP as higher end triple and quad cores from AMD
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
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AMD Athlon X2 7850 BE
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E, 8500, E8500