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Intel Pentium E5500

775DDR1/DDR2/DDR32C / 2T65WWolfdale45nmEnd-of-life

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Intel Pentium E5500

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores2

Total Threads2

Base Clock2.80 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier200 MHz / 14.0xx

CodenameWolfdale

MicroarchitectureWolfdale

Process Node45nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size82.0 mm²

Transistors0.23 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentDesktop

Launch DateApr 18, 2010

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3Intel 64EISTXD bitVT-x

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About This Product

The Intel Pentium E5500 is an end-of-life dual-core desktop CPU from the Wolfdale microarchitecture, operating at 2.8 GHz. With two cores and two threads, it offers basic performance suitable for light office tasks and web browsing. Its 65W TDP and Socket 775 compatibility make it a low-power option for older systems, but it struggles with modern applications and gaming.

Best for: Legacy system revival

Pros

Low power consumption (65W TDP)
Compatible with older Socket 775 motherboards
Adequate for basic office and web use

Cons

Poor performance for modern applications
Not suitable for gaming or demanding tasks
End-of-life product with no future support

Verdict
“Only for reviving very old Socket 775 systems for basic, non-demanding use.”

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