The Processor - Intel Core 2 QX9650
Intel's new quad-core processor still consists of two dual-core processors combined into one CPU package. Wolfdale is actually the codename for the dual-core version, while the quad-core version is called Yorkfield.
With a die area of only 107 mm², Penryn is smaller than a one cent coin.
The Yorkfield die measures 214 mm².
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The following table highlights the differences between the old and the new technology, by comparing current quad-core models.
| Technology Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | Penryn QX9650 | Conroe QX6850 |
| Clock Speed | 3.00 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
| FSB | 333 MHz | 333 MHz |
| Cache | 2x 6 MB | 2x 4 MB |
| Process | 45 nm | 65 nm |
| Transistors | 820 million | 586 million |
| Die-Area | 214 mm² | 286 mm² |
| TDP | 130 W | 130 W |
An engineering sample of the QX9650.
Nothing has changed on the back. Same number of pins, same pin-out.
This is the CPU we used for all of our benchmarks and tests.
This is how we received our engineering sample from Intel.
The Core 2 Extreme QX9650 that we received from Intel uses the C0 stepping.
While CPU-Z was unable to identify the stepping, Everest had no such problems.
