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The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 is one of Intel's new generation of quad core processors that is energy efficient and powerful. The Q9550 codenamed "Yorkfield", features two 6 MB of L2 cache which gives a total of 12 MB of L2 cache, a core clock speed of 2.83 GHz, and a front side bus of 1333MHz. The CPU is manufactured on a 45nm die and contains 4 processor cores. Designed to deliver a high power efficiency, it has a Thermal Design Power of 95W. For the full report, refer to Intel Core 2 Quad.
MSRP $530.00
Release date March, 2008
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Features
- Core Clock Speed: 2.83GHz
- L2-cache: 2 x 6144KB
- Front Side Bus: 1333MHz
- Thermal Design Power: 95W
- Socket: LGA 775
- Release Date: March, 2008
- Price: $530
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
• Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Quad-Core Processor, 2.83 GHz, 12M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775
• Core 2 Q9550 Quad Core Processor
UPC: 735858197380
EAN: 735858197380
MPN: BX80569Q9550
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 | low power version
• Core 2 Quad Q9550 Low Power
• Processor - 1 x Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550S / 2.83 GHz ( 1333 MHz ) - LGA775 Socket - L2 12 MB ( 2 x 6MB (6MB per core pair) ) - Box
UPC: 735858208024
EAN: 735858208024
MPN: BX80569Q9550S
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MSRP $245.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- unlocked multiplier allows for easy overclocking - can hit 3.7GHz or more
- affordable
- high performance - great for gamers or PC enthusiasts
- compatible with either older AM2+ or newer AM3 motherboards
Cons
- 125w TDP - very hot and power hungry (especially compared to the Q9550's 95w TDP)
- still not competitive with core i7
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September 5, 2009
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Pros
- one of the most powerful CPUs, even today with i7
- 95W TDP is good compared to AMD quadcores and i7
- built on the latest 45nm fabrication process - lower power draw, higher clock speeds, less waste heat produced
- available in a 65W low power version
- high performance for both single threaded applications and those that fully utilize multiple cores - 4 x 2.83GHz stock
Cons
- 95W TDP is still rather hot
- expensive
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Pros
- one of the most powerful CPUs, even today with i7
- 95W TDP is good compared to AMD quadcores and i7
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