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January 2008
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45-nanometre transistors
Overclockable
New SSE4 instruction set
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Current motherboards may need a BIOS upgrade before this CPU will work The Final Word As usual theres a hefty price on this right now
But the new transistor technology and larger cache seem to have given this CPU a nice boost over its predecessor. I...
Abstract: Joel Williams8.9As both AMD and Intel continue to release a plethora of new CPUs onto the market, Intel add their own spin to the lot with the Core 2 Extreme QX9650 that is the first 45-nm desktop CPU from Intel that not only boasts four cores but ru...
Abstract: Codenamed Penryn, the latest revision of Intel’s Core 2 processor line is the first CPU to be based on the most advanced fabrication ever developed: the 45nm process. This is down 30% from the 65nm process Core 2 has been based on since its laun...
Abstract: The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is based on the new 45nm Yorkfield core, and sports 50 percent more L2 cache than its predecessor. This ups the total to 12MB, and is shared equally between the two dies.The cache and manufacturing changes mean better pe...
Well, what can be said other than “Wow!”Intel’s Core 2 road train has just added another engine to the haulage and this one is stronger than its replacement, which is very good to see. We have been expecting flops from Intel when it come...
45-nanometre transistors, overclockable, new SSE4 instruction set
Current motherboards may need a BIOS upgrade before this CPU will work The Final Word As usual theres a hefty price on this right now, but the new transistor technology and larger cache seem to have given this CPU a nice boost over its predecessor. I...
As usual theres a hefty price on this right now, but the new transistor technology and larger cache seem to have given this CPU a nice boost over its predecessor. If you want the extra speed and would also like to do some overclocking its worth consi...
Abstract: Intel has managed to impress again. Their tick-tock model is working right on schedule. This time around we are left with a new architecture with the new Quickpath Interconnect that does away with the old and dated Front Side Bus technology. The int...
Despite Intel currently having "one up" on AMD, they certainly haven't been resting on their laurels. Rather than just simply taking the QX6850, slapping an extra 4mb cache on top and calling it a new processor, Intel has given the chip a complete overha...
Fastest quadcore desktop processor on the planet at time of publication!, 50% larger L2 cache at the same TDP of 130W!, Higher CPU multipliers are unlocked!
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The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is not just a new Core 2 processor model. It actually represents a major shift in processor fabrication. Not only is it built using the smaller 45 nm lithographic process, it also uses Intels new hafnium-based high-k d...
Abstract: After months of hype and anticipation, INTEL and AMD have unleashed their next generation processors on the market. While AMDs Phenom line has received luke warm reviews to this point, INTELs Penryn line has been the toast of the town. Why?
The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 certainly is an impressive piece of technology and while it might not be a killer buy at $1200 US, it has shown us exactly what the move to the 45nm process has to offer. Apart from being able to reach 4GHz without havin...
