How do I identify an Intel CPU as retail versus OEM?

Advice Pro · Oct 15, 2009

What numbers and other markings on the box and CPU itself will identify as retail? The CPU that I'm thinking of is Celeron D.

GhislainG · Oct 15, 2009

If you're buying a brand new CPU, retail CPUs always include a HSF in the sealed box.

WR2 · Oct 15, 2009

You're worried about getting an OEM CPU in a counterfeit retail box?

How To Identify A Fake Intel Retail Processor

But the only sure way is to copy the CPU and FAN markings and check with Intel.
Intel: How to identify a boxed vs. an OEM Processor