Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core Duo Processor Review :: Intel X6800 Core 2 Extreme

Author: Doc Overclock · 07-18-2006 · Category: Hardware - Processors
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Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core Duo Processor Review
Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core Duo Processor Review

  • Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800
  • 2.93 GHz dual Core CPU
  • 1066MHz FSB
  • 4MB unified L2 cache
  • Intel Virtualization technology
  • Execue Disable Bit
  • Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)
  • Intel Wide Dynamic Execution
  • Intel Smart Memory Access
  • Intel Advanced Smart Cache
  • Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost
  • 65 nanometer technology
  • 291 million transistors

This is the current top of the line CPU from Intel and takes over as their flagship desktop CPU. Previously code named Conroe the X6800 Extreme is the Creme De La Creme of High-End CPUs. Intel's new Extreme Dream comes at us with Dual 2.93GHz CPU technology, 4MB of unified level 2 Cache and runs at a FSB speed of 1066MHz.


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