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Intel INTBX80715G6900

55.7 Most Efficient Score
2C/2T3.4GHz4MB L3LGA170046W
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Intel Pentium E6500 2-core LGA775

54.2 Most Efficient Score
2C/4T3.6GHz6MB L3LGA 77565W
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The 45nm Wolfdale architecture delivers a 65W TDP and a 1066 MHz FSB, making it a cool-running option for legacy LGA 775 systems. Its 2MB L2 cache and 2.93 GHz clock speed provide adequate responsiveness for basic tasks on aging platforms. This processor is best for users maintaining vintage Windows XP or 7 machines for retro computing and simple office work.

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Intel SR3HQ

35.9 Most Efficient Score
12C/24T3.0GHz16.5MB L3LGA 364785W
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