Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 840

The Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 840 is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q2 2005 with a suggested retail price of $999. It is part of Intel's Pentium Extreme Edition lineup, which is based on the Smithfield microarchitecture. The Extreme Edition 840 is compatible with Intel Socket 775 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 90 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium Extreme Edition 840 supports DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium Extreme Edition 840 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 16 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium Extreme Edition 840 features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.2 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium Extreme Edition 840 does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.