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Intel
Intel Pentium III 1266S
3701C / 1T30WTualatin130nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads1
Base Clock1.27 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier133 MHz / 9.5xx
CodenameTualatin
MicroarchitectureTualatin
Process Node130nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size80.0 mm²
Transistors0.04 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateJul 1, 2001
Instruction Sets
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About This Product
The Intel Pentium III 1266S is a single-core desktop CPU from the first generation of Intel processors. With a base clock of 1.27 GHz and no integrated graphics, it is suitable only for basic computing tasks or retro PC builds. At $88, it is overpriced for its performance compared to modern budget CPUs.
Pros
- Low power consumption (30W TDP)
- Suitable for retro PC builds
- Single-core, single-thread operation
Cons
- Extremely low performance for modern tasks
- High price for an obsolete CPU
- No integrated graphics
Verdict
“Only for collectors or specific retro PC builds; not recommended for general use.”
