Is this a Core2 Duo processor?

[fozzybear]

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...200 "LGA775 Core 2" 2.50GHz (800FSB) - Retail Is that a 'Core2 Duo' processor in all but name? I'm getting confused. Some places describe it as Intel Pentium E5200 and some as Core2 Duo E5200. Is there just the one E5200?

 

[fozzybear]

Ok, cheers for that. So, when i'm checking for motherboard compatibility, if it says 'Intel Pentium E5200', it is the same as the one in the link? I thought the cpu in the link was a newly released budget chip.

 

[fozzybear]

No its not, its a Pentium Dual Core. Don't let that put you off its a slightly cut down C2D and great value for money especially if your one of those overclocking types.

Ah right. Sod it, i'll go AMD. I'm paranoid about getting an incompatible motherboard for the one in the link. I don't overclock anyway. Cheers for that.

 

[fozzybear]

fozzybear. the E5200 is a really good processor, you would be missing out if you didn't buy one, even at stock speed of 2500MHz it really tears through everything and for the price is a total no brainer! Don't worry, it's for all intent and purposed a full core 2 Duo with a few advance user features removed. For the money it has no equal!

So when I try to match it up with a motherboard, do I look for 'Intel Pentium Dual Core E5200'? For instance, will it fit in a Asus P5QL Pro or a Gigabyte GA P31 ES3G? Also, are there any benchmarks comparing it to an X2 6000+?

 

[fozzybear]

Thanks guys. I'll get one or the other motherboard. I'll give the Intel E5200 a go. I was actually looking for Core2 Duo E5200 in the compatibilty list.