Compare Intel Pentium® 4, 2.8 GHz (BX80532PG2800D) Retail Processor to Intel Core2 Extreme X6800, 2.93 GHz (BX80557X6800) Boxed Processor

Intel's 0.13 micron process technology enables the Intel Pentium 4 processor to further extend its leadership with a larger cache, a higher frequency, and lower power. The Intel Pentium 4 processor with 512-KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process is designed for high-performance desktops and entry-level workstations, and is binary-compatible with previous Intel Architecture processors. The Pentium 4 processor delivers great performance for applications running on operating systems such as Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, and UNIX. In addition, systems based on Pentium 4 processors include the latest features to simplify system management and lower the total cost of ownership for large and small business environments. The Pentium 4 processor has been designed for the next decade of computing. The product clearly delivers better performance on basic everyday uses. However, the product is designed for much more interactive, highly integrative usage models such as... Less

Intel? Core?2 Extreme processor is the new brand name for our next-generation energy-efficient performance desktop and mobile processors. Formerly known by their codenames Conroe and Merom, the Intel? Core?2 processors for desktop and mobile computers are based on the Intel? Core? microarchitecture, Intel's new industry-leading foundation for all mobile, desktop and server platforms moving forward. Less