Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800

The Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6800 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks run from 2.93GHz base to 2.93GHz boost. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 100W TDP — about 25W per core. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

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