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Intel
Intel Pentium III 866
3701C / 1T38WCoppermine T180nmEnd-of-life
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Full Specifications
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Total Cores1
Total Threads1
Base Clock0.87 GHz
BCLK / Multiplier133 MHz / 6.5xx
CodenameCoppermine T
MicroarchitectureCoppermine T
Process Node180nm
FoundryIntel
Die Size80.0 mm²
Transistors0.04 billion
Production StatusEnd-of-life
Market SegmentDesktop
Launch DateJun 1, 2001
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About This Product
The Intel Pentium III 866 is a single-core desktop CPU from the Coppermine T series, released in the early 2000s. With a base clock of 0.87 GHz, it is suitable for basic computing tasks like web browsing and office applications of its era. This CPU is significantly outperformed by modern processors and is not recommended for current gaming or demanding workloads.
Pros
- Suitable for vintage PC builds
- Low power consumption for its time
- Integrated graphics for basic display
Cons
- Extremely slow by modern standards
- Not suitable for modern software
- Limited upgrade path
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