Compare Intel Pentium® 4, 2.8 GHz (BX80532PG2800D) Retail Processor to Intel Core™2 E6300, 1.86 GHz (BX80557E6300) Retail 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

With Intel Core2 Duo desktop processor, you'll experience unbelievable system responsiveness, and energy-efficiency second to none. And, you won't have to slow down for virus scan, multiple compute intensive programs, or multimedia downloads - these desktop processors are up to 40 percent faster and over 40 percent more energy-efficient. Less