Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Processor 3.0 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA775

by Intel

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.2 x 3.1 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001D86S3G
• Item model number: BX80569Q9650
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 brings four computing cores running at 3.00 GHz in a single processor for the ultimate in efficiency and performance. It features 12 MB of L2 cache and a 1333 MHz front side bus, and it uses the LGA775 socket for wide compatibility with motherboards. The processor features Intel's 45nm architecture and delivers multimedia experiences with greater speed and responsiveness. With the Q9650, demanding users can now accomplish more in less time.

With four cores, you'll experience outstanding performance and better efficiency.

The Core 2 Quad Q9650 lets you enjoy a smooth and high-quality multimedia experience.

Intel's Intelligent Power Capability ensures optimal energy efficiency.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Processor features: Four computing cores running at 3.00 GHz. 12 MB of L2 cache. 1333 MHz front side bus. Multimedia acceleration for editing HD video without hiccups.

Stunning Performance Runs Latest Software with Ease
Starting with Intel's revolutionary new high-efficiency, high-performance 45nm processor technology, Intel engineers decided to go one step farther in the performance department. By including 12 MB of shared L2 cache and a front side bus speed of 1333 MHz, the Q9650 processor pushes the technological innovation envelope farther than ever before.

For users, this means the latest and most advanced software applications can open and run faster with superior responsiveness. When used with the latest multimedia software and next-generation games, dropped frames, long waiting times, and stuttering performance are things of the past.

New Technologies Provide Higher Performance and Better Energy Efficiency
By using hafnium, a naturally occurring element, Intel engineers were able to shrink the size of new Intel processors and pack more computing technology into less space. The processor also features Intel's Intelligent Power Capability, which allows it to turn off parts of itself when it isn't in use. The result is improved performance with less energy wastage and a reduction of heat and noise.

Intel has packed the Core 2 Quad Q9650 with cutting-edge technologies for better performance. Wide Dynamic Execution allows the processor to do more tasks simultaneously by enabling the delivery of more instructions per clock cycle. Intel's Advanced Smart Cache technology improves performance by physically placing data closer to the processing cores. And Smart Memory Access, which increases available data bandwidth, means you'll experience less slowdown while multi-tasking, so you can get more done.

Multimedia Acceleration for Faster Content Creation
If you are editing HD video, manipulating professional-grade photos, or working with music, the Q9650 will let your computer keep up with your imagination. The processor features Intel's Advanced Digital Media Boost for accelerating performance of a wide range of applications including video, gaming, speech and image, and photo processing among others. Additionally, Intel's HD Boost technology further improves the performance of SSE4-optimized applications, such as video editing and encoding in high definition.

Fewer Multi-tasking Slowdowns
With four processing cores, you'll be able to juggle more projects and more applications without experiencing the slowdown that you typically see with traditional single-core processors. Processing tasks are split up and distributed to the four different cores so the Q9650 doesn't get bogged down.

Get a Leg Up on the Latest Games
Next-generation gaming is more than just pretty environments and smooth motion. Behind the incredible visual realism of waterfalls or the unlucky ricochet of a bullet are intense, high-speed calculations of asset streaming, terrain generation, 3D rendering, and physics effects. When running select next-generation games, each of the cores in the Q9650 can be dedicated to each of these individual processes, resulting in smoother, more lifelike graphics and further blurring the line between virtual and reality.

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 is backed by a three-year warranty.

Product Description

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3GHz Processor BX80569Q9650 Intel Processors

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding 775 Chip!, October 20, 2009

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Eric J. Markwardt (Farmington, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Processor 3.0 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA775 (Personal Computers)

I decided to upgrade my E6600 before jumping to Windows 7 this week. The results are amazing. Temps run around 90 degrees F with a Thermaltake MozartTX case (w extra fans) and a Thermaltake hi rise CPU cooler at full load and less than room temperature at idle!

The main advantage for me was in the encoding speed. I regularly use my PC to encode movies for my Archos 7. With the E6600 I was able to encode full resolution h.264 movies at 1250kbps at 25fps using Handbrake. The Q9650 encodes at 98fps. Simply amazing. A good quick drop-in upgrade for those looking to hold off on a i7 upgrade.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Fast, September 15, 2009

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R. Morris "BigDaddy" (Southern US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Processor 3.0 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA775 (Personal Computers)

Slapped this chip in a 790i with a Swiftech GTZ water block. It's a lot faster, and cooler then my Q6600, got it stable up to 4.3ghz

CPU Arch : 1 CPU - 4 Cores - 4 Threads

CPU PSN : Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q9650 @ 3.00GHz

CPU EXT : MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 EM64T

CPUID : 6.7.A / Extended : 6.17

CPU Cache : L1 : 4 x 32 / 4 x 32 KB - L2 : 2 x 6144 KB

Core : Yorkfield (45 nm) / Stepping : E0

Freq : 4320.3 MHz (480.03 * 9)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great upgrade, November 18, 2010

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Boomzzilla - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Processor 3.0 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA775 (Personal Computers)

Great if you have a 775 pin mother board and you want a fast quad core without upgrading your whole system to an I5 or I7 set up.However thats the only scenario where this c.p.u. makes sense, as for the price you can get a much better c.p.u. for the new mother boards types.

In my case I had an ageing dual core that wasn't performing to well on the latest games but I didn't want to buy a new mother board + ram + c.p.u. and go through the hassle of reinstalling two versions of windows plus all my programs.So I just popped this in and was away running in 5 mins.All games run great now and was easy to overclock from standard 3 Ghz to 3.6 Ghz on standard cooler.

So highly reconmended for an upgrade but not at all for a new system.

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