Intel
Intel Pentium 4 521 2.8 GHz switch module
A 2.8 GHz processor with 1 MB L2 cache and 800 MHz FSB for LGA775 sockets
- 8 GHz clock speed drives responsive single-thread performance
- Hyper-Threading enables two logical threads for better multitasking
- 800 MHz front-side bus moves data quickly between CPU and chipset
- LGA 775 socket fits compatible motherboards for straightforward installation
Intel Pentium 4 521 Switch Module
The Intel Pentium 4 521 switch module delivers a 2.8 GHz clock speed with 1 MB L2 cache on a 90 nm process. It fits an LGA775 socket and runs on an 800 MHz FSB with Hyper-Threading technology included.
Networking teams maintaining legacy LGA775
This module suits engineers who need a direct replacement processor for existing switch hardware. Buyers who require multi-core architecture or modern instruction sets should look at alternative platforms.
Highlights
- 8 GHz clock speed drives responsive single-thread performance
- Hyper-Threading enables two logical threads for better multitasking
- 800 MHz front-side bus moves data quickly between CPU and chipset
- LGA 775 socket fits compatible motherboards for straightforward installation
Specifications
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Questions about this item
What socket does the Pentium 4 521 require on the motherboard?
The processor fits an LGA775 socket, so the board must provide that exact socket type.
Which step is often missed when seating this CPU in the LGA775 socket?
Align the notches, lower the chip gently, then close and latch the load plate before applying thermal paste and the cooler.
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