Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
Manufacturer: Intel Part number: BX80569QX9650
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- 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.
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Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 price range: $395.29
- Reviewed by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 10/28/2007
- Released on: 11/12/2007
The good: Fastest high-end desktop chip on the market; new specialized instructions should further improve performance with supporting software.
The bad: Expensive; new chips coming out from AMD are an unknown factor; more complete Intel architecture redesign only a year away.
The bottom line: 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.
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show Specifications
- Manufacturer: Intel
- Part number: BX80569QX9650
- Description: Whether it's gaming, digital photography, or video editing, today's high-impact entertainment demands breakthrough technology. Get the unrivaled multi-core performance of the Intel Core 2 Extreme processors. It's not about playing the game. It's about dominating and winning the game. Designed for extreme performance, the Intel Core 2 Extreme processors feature the whole arsenal of performance-rich technologies.
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 QX9650
- Number of Cores Quad-Core
- Cache Memory Details L2 - 12 MB
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- Processor number QX9650
- Compatible Processor Socket LGA775 Socket
- Clock Speed 3 GHz
- Processor Qty 1
- Bus Speed 1333 MHz
- Architecture Features 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 - Thermal Design Power 130 W
- Manufacturing Process 45 nm
- Architecture Features 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 Cache Memory
- Installed Size 12 MB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Compatible Slots 1 x Processor - LGA775 Socket
Miscellaneous
- Package Type Intel Boxed
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Memory
- Type Advanced Smart Cache
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
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