Why is the e4500 cheaper than the e4400?

[Space_Coyote]

I can't figure it out, but it seems $10-$20 cheaper on most sites. They look identical apart from the higher multi and, from what I've read, the e4500 is a better overclocker. What gives?

 

[CannibalTrout]

I noticed the same thing when I was shopping for a new cpu. I ended up getting an e2160 and have it running at 3ghz.

I'm guessing the e4400 is either not made anymore or not in a large supply or something. Maybe intel figured it was easier and cheaper for them to just pump out e4500 class chips instead.

 

[Sirk1000]

well i donno why the prices are like that. And i think that e4400's have a better overclocking chance than e4500. I can get mine to 3.6Ghz i just cant cool it.