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| Price | $779 to $1,539 at 2 stores | $78 to $263 at 7 stores | $395 at 1 store | $115 to $119 at 4 stores | $70 to $199 at 2 stores |
| CNET editors' rating |  4.0 stars Excellent | 3.5 stars Very good | 4.0 stars Excellent | Not yet rated | 4.5 stars Spectacular |
| Average user rating | 4.0 stars out of 13 reviews | 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews | 0 stars No reviews, write one! | 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews | 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews |
| Release date | November 02, 2008 | June 29, 2011 | November 12, 2007 | November 09, 2011 | July 13, 2006 |
| The Bottom Line | Thanks to an expensive new motherboard requirement, Intel's new Core i7 desktop processors will remain enthusiast and professional-level parts until more affordable complementary hardware comes out later next year. Speed never comes cheap, however, and if you're willing to spend for it now, you'll find yourself in possession of the fastest CPU on the market. | We recommend the AMD A8-3850 to mainstream desktop PC users in search of capable gaming power and multithreaded application performance. | The CPU market is due for a lot of upheaval over the next 12 months, so you might be wise to wait for a clearer picture before plunking down $1,000 or so on Intel's new Core 2 Extreme QX9650 quad-core desktop processor. But if you want to claim ownership of the fastest multicore CPU around today, look no further. | Intel's Core 2 Duo E6700 offers the best price-to-performance ratio we've seen in a desktop chip. For half the cost of AMD's top-of-the-line chip, you get identical if not superior performance and better power efficiency. AMD surprised us last year with its completely dominant dual-core chips, but Intel regains the crown with Core 2 Duo. | Basic specs |
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| Bus Speed | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 1333 MHz | Info unavailable | 1066 MHz |
| Features | Execute Disable Bit capability Hyper-Threading Technology Enhanced SpeedStep technology Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Thermal Monitor 2 Intel 64 Technology Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Demand Based Switching | Integrated memory controller AMD64 technology | Streaming SIMD extensions 4 Execute Disable Bit capability Intel Wide Dynamic Execution Intel Smart Memory Access Enhanced SpeedStep technology Intel Advanced Smart Cache Intel Virtualization Technology Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost Intel 64 Technology | Info unavailable | Execute Disable Bit capability Enhanced SpeedStep technology Intel Virtualization Technology Intel 64 Technology |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Compatible Slots | 1 x Processor - LGA1366 Socket | 1 x Processor - Socket FM1 | 1 x Processor - LGA775 Socket | 1 x Processor - Socket AM3+ | 1 x Processor - LGA775 Socket |
| Manufacturing Process | 45 nm | 32 nm | 45 nm | 32 nm | 65 nm |
| Integrated Graphics | Info unavailable | AMD Radeon HD 6550D | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Processor Qty | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Product Description | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-965 / 3.2 GHz Processor | AMD A series A8-3850 / 2.9 GHz Processor | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 / 3 GHz Processor | AMD Black Edition AMD FX FX 4100 / 3.6 GHz Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 / 2.66 GHz Processor |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Type | Processor | Processor | Processor | Processor | Processor |
| Compatible Processor Socket | LGA1366 Socket | Socket FM1 | LGA775 Socket | Socket AM3+ | LGA775 Socket |
| Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz | 2.9 GHz | 3 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 2.66 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Quad-Core | Quad-Core | Quad-Core | Dual-Core |
| Max Turbo Speed | 3.46 GHz | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 3.8 GHz | Info unavailable |
| Processor Type | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-965 | AMD A series A8-3850 | Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 | AMD FX FX 4100 | Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years warranty | Info unavailable | 3 years warranty | Info unavailable | 3 years warranty |
| Packaging Type | FC-LGA8 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
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