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Hardware Intel Introduces Second Core 2 Duo Stepping
Anh Tuan Huynh (Blog) - July 16, 2007 1:07 AM

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Intel's newest 1333 MHz front-side bus processors take the center stage

Intel today announced a new lineup of 1333 MHz front-side bus dual and quad-core processors. The new Intel 1333 MHz front-side bus lineup consists of three dual-core and one quad-core processors. The dual-core lineup features the new Core 2 Duo E6550, E6750 and E6850.

Intel clocks the lowest Core 2 Duo E6550 at 2.33 GHz, which slots between the previous 2.13 GHz E6400 and 2.4 GHz E6600. Intel does not have a 1333 MHz front-side bus Core 2 Duo E64xx or E66xx planned. Intel intros the Core 2 Duo E6550 at $163, below the current retail prices of the Core 2 Duo E6400.

Intel Core 2 Duo E6x50
Model	Core Frequency	L2 Cache	FSB	Pricing
E6850	3.0 GHz	4MB	1333 MHz	$266
E6750	2.66 GHz	4MB	1333 MHz	$183
E6550	2.33 GHz	4MB	1333 MHz	$163

The middle of the 1333 MHz front-side bus consists of the Core 2 Duo E6750. Intel prices the Core 2 Duo E6750 at $183, $20 more than the E6550. The extra $20 yields a 330 MHz higher clock speed. Intel’s Core 2 Duo E6850 fills the top of the dual-core lineup. The Core 2 Duo E6850 raises the clock speed another 330 MHz to 3.0 GHz. The increased clock speed comes at an extra $83.

Intel Quad-core
Model	Core Frequency	L2 Cache	FSB	Q3'07 Pricing
QX6850	3.0 GHz	8MB	1333 MHz	$999
Q6700	2.66 GHz	8MB	1066 MHz	$530

Intel’s Core 2 Extreme receives a 1333 MHz front-side bus makeover as well. The new Core 2 Extreme QX6850 is the only quad-core processor to transition to a 1333 MHz front-side bus. Intel clocks the Core 2 Extreme QX6850 at 3 GHz, a slight increase over the QX6800’s 2.93 GHz clock speed. The Core 2 Extreme QX6850 has a $999 price tag.

Also launching today is a new Core 2 Quad processor, albeit with a 1066 MHz front-side bus. The new Core 2 Quad Q6700 clocks in at 2.66 GHz, similar to the previous Core 2 Extreme QX6700. Intel debuts the Core 2 Quad Q6700 at $530.

Intel Quad-core
Model	Core Frequency	L2 Cache	FSB	July 22 Pricing
QX6800	2.93 GHz	8MB	1066 MHz	$999
Q6600	2.40 GHz	8MB	1066 MHz	$266

Despite the new product introductions, there are no price cuts on existing products today. Nevertheless, Intel plans to cut prices on most dual and quad-core products next week. When the new price cuts go into effect, the entry-level Core 2 Quad Q6600 drops down to $266, matching the Core 2 Duo E6850 in price.

Expect the new Core 2 1333 MHz front-side bus processors to pop up in retailers immediately.

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RE: E6850 vs. Q6600 - same price, which performs better?

By MrBungle on 7/16/2007 11:21:50 PM , Rating: 2

I've considered overclocking, but since this is a workstation that I use to make a living, I'm concerned about stability.

The increased processor speed would certainly help me get more done, but I've always understood that overclocking is a no-no on a workstation - do you think differently?

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