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Release date November 12, 2007 November 02, 2008 July 13, 2006
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. Thanks to an expensive new motherboard requirement, Intel's new Core i7 desktop processors will remain enthusiast and professional-level parts until more affordable complementary hardware comes out later next year. Speed never comes cheap, however, and if you're willing to spend for it now, you'll find yourself in possession of the fastest CPU on the market. 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. We recommend the AMD A8-3850 to mainstream desktop PC users in search of capable gaming power and multithreaded application performance. AMD's Athlon 64 FX line has worn the desktop CPU performance crown for over a year. The king is dead. Intel's new flagship Core 2 Extreme X6800 not only hands AMD a defeat on all of our benchmarks, but it's also a more efficient, better designed chip overall.
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Product DescriptionIntel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 / 3 GHz Processor
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-965 / 3.2 GHz Processor
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 / 3 GHz Processor
AMD
A8-3850 2.9 GHz Processor
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 / 2.93 GHz Processor
Product TypeProcessor
Processor
Processor
Processor
Processor
Processor TypeIntel Core 2 Extreme QX9650
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-965
Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850
AMD
A8-3850
Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800
Number of CoresQuad-Core
Quad-Core
Quad-Core
Quad-Core
Dual-Core
64-bit ComputingYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compatible Processor SocketLGA775 Socket
LGA1366 Socket
LGA775 Socket
Socket FM1
LGA775 Socket
Processor Qty1
1
1
1
1
Clock Speed3 GHz
3.2 GHz
3 GHz
2.9 GHz
2.93 GHz
Bus Speed1333 MHz
Info unavailable1333 MHz
Info unavailable1066 MHz
Manufacturing Process45 nm
45 nm
65 nm
32 nm
65 nm
FeaturesStreaming 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
Execute Disable Bit capability
Hyper-Threading Technology
Enhanced SpeedStep technology
Intel Virtualization Technology
Intel Thermal Monitor 2
Intel 64 Technology
Enhanced Halt State (C1E)
Demand Based Switching
Execute Disable Bit capability
Intel Wide Dynamic Execution
Intel Smart Memory Access
Intel Intelligent Power Capability
Enhanced SpeedStep technology
Intel Advanced Smart Cache
Intel Virtualization Technology
Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost
Intel 64 Technology
Integrated memory controller
AMD64 technology
Execute Disable Bit capability
Enhanced SpeedStep technology
Intel Virtualization Technology
Intel 64 Technology
Compatible Slots1 x Processor - LGA775 Socket
1 x Processor - LGA1366 Socket
1 x Processor - LGA775 Socket
1 x Processor - Socket FM1
1 x Processor - LGA775 Socket
Manufacturer Warranty3 years warranty
3 years warranty
3 years warranty
Info unavailable3 years warranty
Packaging TypeInfo unavailableFC-LGA8
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Max Turbo SpeedInfo unavailable3.46 GHz
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Integrated GraphicsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAMD Radeon HD 6550D
Info unavailable
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