Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 – The 45nm Era Begins

by Rob Williams on October 29, 2007 in Processors

Intel will be launching their first 45nm desktop processor in a few weeks, but we have an in-depth look for you here today. Penryn brings improved efficiency, new high-k metal gate transistors, additional cache and something that will make multimedia buffs rejoice: SSE4. Welcome to the 45nm era!

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1. Introduction
2. Cache, SSE4, Future Processors
3. Testing Methodology
4. System: SYSmark 2007, PCMark Vantage
5. Multi-Media: DivX 6.7, TMPGEnc 4.4
6. Multi-Media: Nero Recode, Adobe After Effects CS3
7. Multi-Media: Adobe Lightroom, 3DS Max 9
8. Multi-Media: Cinebench 10, POV-Ray 3.7, 7-Zip Archiving
9. Linux: GCC Compiler, ImageMagick
10. Gaming: BioShock, Call of Juarez, Call of Duty 2
11. Gaming: FEAR, HL2: Episode Two, Lost Planet
12. Gaming: NFS: Carbon, STALKER, UT III Demo
13. Final Thoughts

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Rob Williams

Rob founded Techgage in 2005 to be an 'Advocate of the consumer', focusing on fair reviews and keeping people apprised of news in the tech world. Catering to both enthusiasts and businesses alike; from desktop gaming to professional workstations, and all the supporting software.