Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad-Core CPU Review

Thu 2008-02-14 - Posted by Patrick "MACMAC" MacMillan

Bit-Tech has posted a review of the über-high-end Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770 Quad-Core processor.

Here’s what they had to say:

“Any real "enthusiast" looking for QX9770 performance will be looking at the Core 2 Quad Q9450 with its identical 8x multiplier and rubbing their thighs in anticipation of a quick and dirty overclock from 1,333MHz (333MHz) to 1,600MHz (400MHz) front side bus. It's much the same conclusion of every Intel Core 2 Extreme Edition processor review - if you can get this kind of performance, by whatever means necessary, you will have to strap down your case because it's going to fly!”

The QX9770 is a nice performance demo, but considering its huge price premium over the already expensive QX9650, I don’t think too many will end up in consumers’ hands. We all just have to be patient, cheap(er) 45nm quad-core lovin’ is fast approaching.

Click here to read the full review.

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