Intel's secret CPU chip technology
Intel's secret CPU chip technology
It appears to be a Pentium 4 or a comparable processor model from Intel.
A few of these chips were fully unlocked with no built-in multiplier, making them ideal for testing overclocking. Regardless, they’re usually worth a few dollars at most, since they’re quite old. Nothing special about them being engineering prototypes—just a fun way to experiment.
the intel pentium 4 is a single-core chip released in 2002. so avoid purchasing it.
It's quite outdated... just one core, but that's enough. I'm referring to the Intel 9100F in many 10s to secure a discount at my local shop—he mentioned he could offer around $50 per unit. Also, since it lacks the GT1030 graphics, maybe I'd consider used graphics cards instead.
You're asking about their purpose. For simple office tasks and web use, a regular CPU with built-in graphics should suffice. If you need more power for demanding applications, a dedicated GPU is better, but many people use integrated options on budget devices like NUCs.