Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3 - 3 GHz
Socket: LGA775
TDP: 65W
Price: $24.38 from Newegg
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3 - 3 GHz
Socket
LGA775
TDP
65W
Best price from Newegg
$24.38
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Overview
The Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. Clocks run from 3GHz base to 3GHz 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 $24.38 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA775 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Wolfdale |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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