Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 2C / 4T
Clock: 3.16 - 3.16 GHz
Socket: LGA775
TDP: 65W
Price: $109.95 from Amazon
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500
Cores
2C / 4T
Clock
3.16 - 3.16 GHz
Socket
LGA775
TDP
65W
Best price from Amazon
$109.95
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Overview
The Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. Clocks run from 3.16GHz base to 3.16GHz 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.
Expect to pay around $109.95, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 65 W |
| CPU Cores | 2 |
| Socket | LGA775 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.16 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.16 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Wolfdale |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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