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Intel� Pentium� 4 Processor Pentium� 4 Processor
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Speeds up to 2.53 GHz
PGA-423 and mPGA-478 form factors
Intel� NetBurst� micro-architecture
0.13 or 0.18 micron technology
Compatible with Intel� architecture-based software
Internet Streaming SIMD Extensions
Intel� MMX� media enhancement technology
System scalability up to 64 GB
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The Intel� Pentium� 4 processor, with speeds up to 2.53 GHz, takes desktop computing to a new level by adding a 533 MHz front-side system bus along with offering 512K performance-enhancing, level-two cache advanced (SSE2) multimedia instructions. Built on Intel's industry-leading 0.13-micron technology with 55 million transistors, it provides the outstanding performance and advanced features needed to tackle your most demanding processing needs.Intel� Pentium� 4 Processor Ideal for Internet audio and streaming video, DVD authoring, image processing, MPEG4 creation, speech recognition, 3D, CAD, games, multimedia, and multi-tasking.


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