Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 SLA95 2.2 GHz 800 MHz FSB LGA775 65 nm switch module

Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 2.2 GHz processor

This LGA775 dual-core CPU runs at 2.2 GHz with an 800 MHz front-side bus and 2 MB L2 cache. Built on a 65 nm process it targets basic desktop upgrades or legacy system repairs. The unit is supplied new as a processor only without a cooler.

65 nm dual-core capacity and headroom

It handles everyday office applications and light multitasking within a 65 W thermal envelope. Performance drops off with modern multi-threaded workloads or newer instruction-set requirements. Buyers needing higher clock speeds or more cores should consider other options.