Reviews of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
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CNET Review
The Good: Major leap in performance on multitasking and most multithreaded applications compared to high-end dual-core CPUs; lots of apparent headroom for overclocking an already fast chip.
The Bad: High price tag makes quad-core processing an elite technology for now; Apple's twin dual-core Xeons in the Mac Pro make for a faster digital design configuration.
The Bottom Line: If you thought dual cores were over the top, get ready. Intel presents the Core 2 Extreme QX6700, a single CPU with four distinct processing cores. At $999, the first quad-core CPU will remain an enthusiast part for a while, but as a glimpse of the future, it's clear that clock speed is out and core counts are in.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 100/100. Comparing these reviews to 118683 other Printers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: Perhaps, but there's no denying the multi-tasking abilities of this CPU. It's almost impossible to break. It also offers at least as much headroom as a Core 2 Duo chip. Shame about the silly price, then
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: Performance per watt has taken a backward step, but it's very fast with the right apps.
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pcplus.co.uk
Review Summary: Intel's latest pushes the high-end processing boat out even further
Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
Part number: BX80562QX6700
General
- Product Type Processor
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700
- Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
- Processor statement This is an "unlocked" version of Intel's latest processor type, meant for high-performance seeking enthusiast users.
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Processor Qty 1
- Processor Type Intel Core 2 Extreme
- Processor number QX6700
- Processor socket LGA775 Socket
- Clock speed 2.66 GHz
- Processor Manufacturing Process 65 nm
- Level 1 cache size 32 KB
- Processor / Thermal Specification 65 ?C
- Architecture Features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology, Quad core
- Bus speed 1066 MHz
- Thermal Design Power 130 W
Cache Memory
- Installed Size L2 cache - 8 MB ( 2 x 4MB (4MB per core pair) )
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Compatible Slots 1 x Processor - LGA775 Socket
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories:Included Processor Accessories Cooler (fansink)
- Package Type Intel Boxed
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Memory
- Memory / Cache L2 cache 8 MB
- Cache technology Advanced Smart Cache
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
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User Opinions
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Core 2 Extreme QX6700 Quad Core Processor from 4 online stores: Lowest Price: $549.00
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Spartan Technologies $549.00 | In stock: yes
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Memory4Less.com $872.71 | In stock: yes
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