Intel Pentium D 840
The Intel Pentium D 840 was released in 2005 as part of the Smithfield generation. This processor features two cores and operates at a clock speed of 3200 MHz. It’s built using a 90nm process and has a power draw of 130W.
Atlas performance index22 estimate
Ranks #479 of 559 rated CPUs. Fastest CPU we rate: 940.
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| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Smithfield |
| Released | 2005 |
| Cores / threads | 2 / 2 |
| Base clock | 3200 MHz |
| Boost clock | – |
| Power (TDP) | 130 W |
| Process | 90 nm |
| Launch price | – |
| Atlas performance index | 22 estimate |
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