Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Quad-Core Processor, 3 GHz, 12M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775

The Intel Core 2 Extreme processor QX9650 running at 3.0 GHz delivers the best possible experience for today's most demanding users. With four processing cores the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor delivers unrivaled performance for the latest, greatest generation of multi-threaded games and multimedia apps. The Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core processor is a multitasking monster, so users can do more in less time. Significant improvements in system responsiveness are possible because certain tasks can be off-loaded to specific cores. Users can now take on several tasks at the same time such as rendering a video, playing a game, or working on basic productivity software because additional processor resources are free to handle other tasks. This processor was designed for PC enthusiasts and gamers. Today's multimedia applications, such as 3D modeling and video/audio editing and rendering, focus on threaded computing for performance and demonstrate amazing scalability with quad-core processors. For the avid or casual gamer, physics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), rendering, and general game play can all be improved while maintaining frame rates, making games more immersive and compelling. With unprecedented capabilities in four separate processing cores, users can expect games to become even more realistic in the future. Intel Wide Dynamic Execution - enabling delivery of more instructions per clock cycle to improve gaming execution time and energy efficiency Intel Smart Memory Access - improving system performance by optimizing the use of all available data bandwidth Intel Advanced Smart Cache - providing a higher-performance, more efficient cache subsystem. Optimized for industry leading multi-threaded games Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost - accelerating a broad range of applications, including ultra-realistic game physics and human-like artificial intelligence for an intense gaming experience unlike any ot