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Intel
Intel Pentium III 550E
3701C / 1T15WCoppermine180nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads1
Base Clock0.55 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 5.5xx
CodenameCoppermine
MicroarchitectureCoppermine
Process Node180nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size106.0 mm²
Transistors0.03 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateOct 25, 1999
Launch Price$368.00
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MMXSSE
About This Product
The Intel Pentium III 550E is an end-of-life single-core desktop CPU from the Coppermine family. With a base clock of 0.55 GHz and 0.03 billion transistors, it offers very limited performance for modern applications. This CPU is suitable only for collecting or maintaining vintage systems, as its capabilities are far below current entry-level processors.
Pros
- Suitable for vintage PC builds
- Low power consumption (15W TDP)
- Integrated graphics
Cons
- Extremely low performance for modern tasks
- Single core, single thread
- End-of-life product
Verdict
“Ideal for vintage PC enthusiasts or collectors due to its historical significance.”
