“Since our first review of the Core 2 Extreme QX6700, we knew Intel was planning to introduce a lower-priced quad-core processor at some point in the first quarter of 2007. Turns out today is the day Intel has chosen to unveil the Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU, to coincide with the opening of CES 2007 in Las Vegas. As expected, the Q6600 is clocked at 2.4GHz and will carry a price tag of $851. Like Intel’s other quad-core processors, the Q6600 is actually two Core 2 Duo chips situated together on a single LGA775 package. Unlike its QX6700 big brother, the Q6600 has a more reasonable 105W TDP rating.”Here are some more Processor articles from around the web:
- Core 2 Quad Q6600: Four Cores for the Masses? @ ExtremeTech
- Intel Core 2 Q6600 @ TechSpot
- AMD’s 65 nm “Brisbane” core @ LostCircuits
- AMD Athlon 64 4800+ Anew: AMD Masters 65nm Technology @ X-bit Labs
- E6300 Overclocking for Beginners @ Legion Hardware
Intel introduces the Core 2 Quad 6600
Although 2.4 GHz is slower than the 6700, the reduced cost and power consumption make this processor more attractive to a broader range of people. There isn’t a lot of information about the performance of the processor yet, but The Tech Report tells you everything known so far.
