The Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core processor is the world's first quad-core desktop processor, delivering the latest in cutting-edge processor technology. This processor has been designed for your customers who are PC enthusiasts.

Today's multimedia applications such as video/audio editing and rendering, and 3D modeling focus on threaded computing for performance and demonstrate amazing scalability with quad-core processors. The Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core processor takes on several tasks with significant improvements in system responsiveness by off-loading certain tasks to specific cores, thus freeing up additional processor resources for other tasks so your customers can get more done in less time!

Specifications

• Processor pin type: LGA775 (775 pin)
• Architecture: 45nm process technology
• L2 Cache: 12MB
• Clock Speed: 3.0GHz
• Front Side Bus (FSB): 1333MHz
  
  Execute Disable Bit: Can help to prevent some classes of viruses and worms that exploit buffer overrun vulnerabilities thus helping to improve the overall security of the system.
  
  Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology: Processors with EM64T allow platforms to access larger amounts of memory and will support 64-bit extended operating systems.
  
  These processors are supplied without a cooler as a high performance model is recommended.