The Intel Core 2 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 PC enthusiasts, who need a processor to cope with increasingly resource hungry applications. Today's demanding multimedia applications such as video/audio editing and rendering, and 3D modeling and 3D gaming focus on threaded computing for performance and demonstrate amazing scalability with quad-core processors. The Intel Core 2 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 productivity does not suffer, no matter what tasks you are asking the processor to execute.! The Intel Core 2 quad-core processor will complement any recent LGA775 slot motherboard. This Intel Core 2 quad core processor delivers an impressive level of performance for multi tasking users. Specifications Processor pin type: LGA775 (775 pin) Architecture: 65nm process technology L2 Cache: 8MB Clock Speed: 2.4GHz Front Side Bus (FSB): 1066MHz