Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6850 processor review

Core 2 Extreme QX6850 processor released by Intel; release date: Q3'07. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Kentsfield microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 4. Maximum operating temperature - 64.5°C. Manufacturing process technology - 65 nm.

Supported socket types: LGA775. Power consumption (TDP): 130 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Kentsfield
Launch date	Q3'07
Place in performance rating	not rated
Processor Number	QX6850
Series	Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.00 GHz
Bus Speed	1333 MHz FSB
Die size	286 mm2
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm
Maximum core temperature	64.5°C
Number of cores	4
Transistor count	582 million
VID voltage range	0.8500V-1.500V

Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Sockets supported	LGA775
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	130 Watt
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)