Intel Core 2 Quad Processor
Not long after Core 2 Duo processor, Intel came out with the latest Core 2 Quad processor where there is 4 cores in a processor.
On the left the Core 2 Duo and on the right the Core 2 Quadro.
The back of both processors reveals some differences.
A look at the physical layout of the two CPU cores with two processors each.
More PC Processing:
- Up to 54 percent better performance for intense multimedia applications, streaming movies, music, and more¹
- Up to 53 percent better performance when enjoying immersive 3-D gaming²
- Up to 79 percent faster performance for highly-threaded applications when creating multimedia and 3-D content³
- Up to 8MB of L2 cache and 1066 MHz Front Side Bus for an unrivaled multitasking experience
CPU Performances:
Currently, only 2 types of Core 2 Quad processor available for desktop processor.
Q6600 processor available for the price of nearly RM1000. Wow, RM1k for a processor… It will be too expensive for me…
According to Intel, the launch of the quad-core processor is a huge milestone for Intel and quite a big success for the company. The Q6600 is another leap in the right direction for Intel, as it will give many more users the option of quad-core technology. Today’s video editing software seems to benefit the most from this new technology, followed by image editing software. However, those that like to multi-task like crazy will also enjoy the power of a quad-core processor. The Q6600 and other multi-core processors should also prove to be very beneficial when running Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows Vista.
