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Intel Core 2 Extreme

The Intel Core 2 Extreme Computer Processor is a new line of quad core processor that is designed for both power and energy efficiency. These processors have four independent cores which shares a L2 cache that is dynamically allocated to each core on the basis of workload. It uses new 64-bit architecture which enables twice the amount of information that the CPU can process at a time. It also features a Digital Thermal Sensor that is embedded in the CPU that measures the temperature to optimize the operation of the processor and system fans. The Core 2 Extreme series also have Wide Dynamic Execution which improves the execution speed and efficiency of the processor, and Virtualization Technology which allows one computer to operate as multiple “virtual” platforms.

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Intel Core 2 Extreme
MSRP $999 - $1,499
Release date July, 2006
Brand Intel
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Pros:
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Very well-suited for server application
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Built-in virtualization architecture
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Extremely fast quad-core processor can deliver under the right circumstances
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Isn't much faster than Core 2 Duo in many applications that don't make use of the 4 cores
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Very expensive; starting at around $900
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Not ideally suited for gaming
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Erik

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July 22, 2008
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Pros

  • Very well-suited for server application
  • Built-in virtualization architecture
  • Extremely fast quad-core processor can deliver under the right circumstances

Cons

  • Isn't much faster than Core 2 Duo in many applications that don't make use of the 4 cores
  • Very expensive; starting at around $900
  • Not ideally suited for gaming

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Omar

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August 5, 2008
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Pros

  • Very well-suited for server application
  • Built-in virtualization architecture

Cons

  • Isn't much faster than Core 2 Duo in many applications that don't make use of the 4 cores
  • Very expensive; starting at around $900

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Plasmarobo

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July 25, 2008
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  • Isn't much faster than Core 2 Duo in many applications that don't make use of the 4 cores
  • Very expensive; starting at around $900
  • Not ideally suited for gaming

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