Intel is ramping up its long line of Core 2 quad-core range with a new chip designed for gamers, design professionals and computer aficionados. Running at 2.93 GHz, the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 is currently the firm’s fastest processor for desktop PC systems. The new product — the 12th quad-core model chip from Intel — is built on Intel’s 65 nanometer process, comes with an 8 MB memory cache and supports a 1066 MHz front-side bus speed. The chip costs $1,199.
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Intel Revs Up Quad-Core Chip for Gaming Speed Demons
Posted by: Tim Gray April 10, 2007 11:52 AMIntel is ramping up its long line of Core 2 quad-core range with a new chip designed for gamers, design professionals and computer aficionados. Running at 2.93 GHz, the Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 is currently the firm’s fastest processor for desktop PC systems. The new product — the 12th quad-core model chip from Intel — is built on Intel’s 65 nanometer process, comes with an 8 MB memory cache and supports a 1066 MHz front-side bus speed. The chip costs $1,199.