Pentium D 840

Intel · Pentium D · 2005 · LGA775

Overview

The Intel Pentium D 840 is a desktop processor with 2 cores, released in 2005 at an MSRP of $316. It is part of the Pentium D lineup, using the Pentium D platform, and fits the LGA775 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Smithfield" architecture. It operates at a fixed 3.2 GHz. Intel manufactures the "Smithfield" silicon on a 90nm process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR2 memory. With a TDP of 130W, the Pentium D 840 sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 16KB/core of L1 and 1MB/core of L2 cache. There is no L3 cache on this processor.

Top Smithfield non-Extreme. Note: not to be confused with the Pentium Extreme Edition 840 — that chip has HT enabled; this one does not.

Specifications

BrandIntel
FamilyPentium D
SeriesPentium D
ArchitectureSmithfield
TypeDesktop
Launch year2005
Cores2
Threads2
Base clock3.2 GHz
Boost clock3.2 GHz
L1 cache16KB/core
L2 cache1MB/core
TDP130W
SocketLGA775
Process90nm
Memory typeDDR2
Integrated graphicsNone
ChipsetsP965, P945, G965, 945P, 955X
Launch MSRP$316

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