Testseek.com have collected 84 expert reviews of the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz Socket 775 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 3.0GHz Socket 775.
January 2008
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84 Reviews
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The editors liked
Still Extremely Fast
QuadCore FTW
Rock Stable
Power
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!
Larger L2 cache. Good overclocking potential. SSE4 instructions and architectural improvements.
Larger L2 cache
Good overclocking potential
SSE4 instructions and architectural improvements.
Fastest high-end desktop chip on the market
New specialized instructions should further improve performance with supporting software.
Fastest consumer CPU yet
Runs cool
SSE4 instruction set can dramatically speed apps that support it
Top Desktop Performer
Excellent Power Usage Numbers
Media Creation Powerhouse
The editors didn't like
Will be Very Expensive when released
Needs a newer motherboard that supports 1333Mhz FSB.
Really expensive. Purchase automatically confirms your ULTRALICH status!
Performance gains limited over current generation CPUs in current apps. Expensive.
Performance gains limited over current generation CPUs in current apps
Expensive.
Expensive
New chips coming out from AMD are an unknown factor
More complete Intel architecture redesign only a year away.
Few apps support four cores (and even fewer support SSE4)
Abstract: November 7, 2007 Since the launch of the Core 2 in the summer of 2006, Intel’s line of processors hasn’t evolved in terms of architecture. In fact, there has just been the release of four core versions composed of two Conroe dies and then slig...
Abstract: Last April, I was in Beijing, attending Intel's first Intel Developer Forum outside of the US. There, CEO Paul Ottelini announced that Intel was on schedule to move from a 0.065 micron process down to a 0.045 micron process. Intel has ramped up its 45 nan...
I think Intel has another smashing winner on its hands. To sum up our findings, lets consider the following few points. The architectural improvements to the Penryn core yielded a significant increase in performance clock for clock against previous C...
We think its fair to say that Intels Penryn architecture can be regarded as a success, as it offers some decent performance enhancements over existing processors, while using much less power in the process. Most of the success can be attributed to th...
Larger L2 cache; good overclocking potential; SSE4 instructions and architectural improvements.
Performance gains limited over current generation CPUs in current apps; expensive.
The QX9650 is the first of Intels 45nm CPUs and wont really see its full potential until more SSE4-enabled applications arrive on the scene. Still, it offers excellent performance, albeit at a steep price....
Abstract: A little over a year ago we saw Intel take back the performance crown when they launched their new CPU based off the Pentium M series, dubbed “Core 2 Duo” this CPU held 2 physical cores inside one heatspreader, and it’s performance was s...
There is simply no denying that Intels Yorkfield processors are going to be the source of a lot of excitement in the enthusiast community. If we had stars, Id give them; if we had scores, theyd be high; instead Intel will just have to settle for u...
Still Extremely Fast, QuadCore FTW, Rock Stable, Power
Will be Very Expensive when released, Needs a newer motherboard that supports 1333Mhz FSB.
Today marks the day where Intel launched processing and overall processing design into a new and exciting era. With the new smaller 45nm manufacturing process, Intel has perfected a quad-core processor line by removing every negative trait from the Q...
Abstract: Rarely have things looked as good for Intel as they do right now. Exactly 18 months after the introduction of Intels highly successful Core 2 CPUs, the chipmaker is updating them. It is shrinking the structures from 65 nm to 45 nm, and is already preparin...
Top Desktop Performer, Excellent Power Usage Numbers, Media Creation Powerhouse
Expensive, 3.0 GHz Clock Speed
We came away from this review with a decidedly positive outlook of Intels 45nm world. The Core 2 Extreme QX9650 is the fastest desktop processor yet, but it sports a lower power and thermal envelope than its 65nm quad core siblings. Other than its hi...
