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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.
MSRP $999 - $1,499
Release date July, 2006
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EAN: 735858190534
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Competitors
MSRP $133 - $266
Released July, 2006
The Intel Core 2 Duo Computer Processor is a new line of dual core processor that encompasses both power and energy efficiency. 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...
Intel Core 2 Extreme
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Intel Core 2 Duo
MSRP $175 - $235
Released November, 2007
Pros
- affordable compared to Intel offerings
- a true "native" quad-core design
- good price/performance
Cons
- High TDPs
- slower than Intel offerings
- still based on 65nm
Intel Core 2 Extreme
vs.
AMD Phenom X4
Reviews
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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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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July 25, 2008
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Pros
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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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