Specifications
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Cores8
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TDP135W
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MicroarchitectureHaswell
Buy Signal
Verdict
WAIT until May 2027
projected savings of $200.49 (71.6%).
Projected to drop $200 (72%) by May 2027
$280
today
$80
forecast trough
May 2027
cheapest month
100/100
deal score ⓘ
Forecast cheapest is at or below the historical low of $298.82 - strong buying signal.
Price History & Forecast
Synthetic series (line) · real-blended observations (dots) · 12-month forecast (dashed) with a confidence band from the category's backtest error.
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Real Observed Prices
| Year | Median listing |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $1008.93 |
| 2025 | $298.95 |
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Value Rank in CPU
This component ranks #296 of 487 by $/core — category median is $30.37, this one is $37.37.
Lower bars are better value. This component is highlighted in mint.
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