The quad-core Core 2 Extreme QX6850 keeps the desktop CPU performance belt tied firmly around Intel's waist at a price that helps offset the lack of sizable performance gains. New products at the end of the year may outclass this new chip when they arrive, but for now, the QX6850 reigns supreme. Read more
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The good: Offers slightly faster performance for significantly less money than Intel's previous quad-core CPU.
The bad: Forthcoming next-generation parts from AMD and Intel itself may surpass this still-expensive high-end CPU in six months or less.
The bottom line: The quad-core Core 2 Extreme QX6850 keeps the desktop CPU performance belt tied firmly around Intel's waist at a price that helps offset the lack of sizable performance gains. New products at the end of the year may outclass this new chip when they arrive, but for now, the QX6850 reigns supreme.
Summary: OMG what a ripoff. QX9650 is out now for the same price and it's twice as fast. You would have to be very stupid to pay that for last gen technology.
Description:The Intel Core 2 Extreme processor delivers revolutionary dual-core performance for those who want the most intense, high-performance computing experience available. Designed for gamers and power users, the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor provides exceptional performance for ultra realistic games and advanced digital media creation applications. Today's extreme gamers operate in a fast-moving, high- resolution environment that requires the PC to perform multiple, complex tasks simultaneously without impacting game performance. The latest games combine realistic Artificial Intelligence (AI) and physics to produce rich virtual worlds and the immersive experience gamers expect. The Intel Core 2 Extreme processor delivers on this expectation to render dynamic gaming with liquid animation and highly detailed characters, allowing the elite to play at the top of their game.
General
Packaged Quantity 1
Product Type Processor
Processor
Processor statement This is an "unlocked" version of Intel's latest processor type, meant for high-performance seeking enthusiast users.
Type / Form Factor Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Cache Memory Details L2 - 8 MB - 2 x 4MB (4MB per core pair)
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