Intel Pentium E2160

The Intel Pentium E2160 packs 2 cores and 4 threads. Clocks span 1.8GHz base to 1.8GHz boost. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip.

Its $35.00 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. 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. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.