Intel Pentium4 3.2GHz C Processor Review

The last two years has been a roller coaster ride for the Pentium 4 processor. From the relatively weak Williamette 1.5 GHz P4 was released, to the powerhouse Northwood P4 3.2 GHz processor, it has been quite an adventure. With the "Prescott" core just around the corner, with potentially the "Pentium 5" name attached, but not quite ready to be released, there could be no better time to release the new Intel Pentium 4 3.2C - a 3.2GHz microprocessor. This was done for several reasons, but mainly to take over top pricing spot from the 3.0C which has been around since May. Keeping pressure on AMD is always just a side benefit. The P4 3.2C, like the other 'C-class' processors, runs on a 800 MHz FSB Northword core. Architecturally it's identical to the P4 3.0C PCstats reviewed previously, and even the lowly P4 1.6A!