Intel Core 2 Duo E7400

The Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. Clocks span 2.8GHz base to 2.8GHz boost. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $149.95 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.