Reviews of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 27689 other Processors & Motherboards reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.
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pcauthority.com.au
Review Summary: The message from these first results is that if you have a current-generation quad-core CPU you won't gain much performance by upgrading, although you'll almost certainly get a more overclockable part. The first generation of Penryn is by no means a disas
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No Rating
itreviews.co.uk
Review Summary: Provided you have a suitable motherboard you'll find that Penryn is a drop-in replacement for your current Core 2 CPU, and when the time comes for your next upgrade this new Intel processor deserves to be on your shopping list.
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custompc.co.uk
Review Summary: If the Penryn architecture only yielded an average performance increase of 6 per cent over the Core architecture, this alone would be considered a good step forward for Intel on this tricky new manufacturing process. However, the Penryn architecture has m
Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
Part number: BX80569QX9650
General
- Product Type Processor
Processor
- Type Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
- 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 number QX9650
- Processor socket LGA775 Socket
- Clock speed 3 GHz
- Processor Manufacturing Process 45 nm
- Architecture Features Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Streaming SIMD extensions 4, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Advanced Smart Cache, Intel Smart Memory Access
- Bus speed 1333 MHz
- Thermal Design Power 130 W
Cache Memory
- Installed Size L2 cache - 12 MB
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Compatible Slots 1 x Processor - LGA775 Socket
Miscellaneous
- Package Type Intel Boxed
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support type 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Memory
- Cache technology Advanced Smart Cache
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
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