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Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 four-core CPU

One of the most anticipated chips from Intel this year is the Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 four-core. The Core 2 Quad Q6600 four-core is one of two new processors that comprise the same physical quad-core configuration. The Core 2 Quad Q6600 four-core is targeted for mainstream computers, while the similar Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is a high end configuration, which is scheduled to ship later in 2007.

The Core 2 Quad Q6600 four-core is built with two Core 2 Duo dies and laid onto one single CPU. This CPU excels at applications that require multiprocessing or for end users that heavily multi-task. Multi-tasking usually requires many applications to run simultaneously, the quad-core can handle four separate threads instead of just one that are the standard for single chip processors.

The Core 2 Quad Q6600 four-core is built using Intel’s advanced 65 Nano manufacturing process. The Core 2 Quad Q6600 four-core will sport a clock speed of 2.4GHz, which is slightly lower then the high performance QX6700’s 2.66 GHz speed.

This new CPU offers higher performance and efficiency due to the fact that it is based on Intel’s Core 2 architecture. One of the many benefits of multi-core technology is that additional processing power can be added without necessarily raising thermal temperatures. Multi-core technology is a great way to keep temperatures cool while boosting performance. For instance, the Core 2 Quad Q6600 four-core is rated at 105W of thermal design power (TDP). The high performance chip QX6700 will rate at 125W. It is not known how much energy the Core 2 Quad Q6600 four-core consumes under normal conditions, however, expect it to be more energy efficient than single chip high clock speed CPU’s.