T9500 processor

[idata]

I recently purchased a 'new' T9500 cpu on E-bay to replace a T5550. It has the SLAYX marking on the top, however CPU-Z identifies this processor as a T9500 (ES). The processor didn't come in retail packaging. Is the SLAYX cpu an ES cpu? Or did I get did I buy an ES cpu re-labeled as an SLAYX?

[idata]

Does it say Intel Confidential on it? and ES after the SLAYX?

Normally ES chips have a Qnnnn ID.

SLAYX is the correct code for the T9500

There isn't a retail pack for the T9500, so you wouldn't ever get the retail packaging.

[idata]

I don't remember if it said Intel Confidential on it. No, it didn't have ES anywhere on it. It's already installed, so I can't read the top unless I completely tear the laptop down. I know for sure that is had 'SLAYX' on the top, though.

Thanks.

[idata]

I'm not sure if you'll be able to get to the bottom of it. If it's performing well then I wouldn't worry about it.

Sorry I can't be of much help.

[idata]

Yes, it has been working fine. The fan seems to run alot more than with the T5550. Thanks again.