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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0 GHz 12M L2 Cache 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Quad-Core Processor
 
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0 GHz 12M L2 Cache 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Quad-Core Processor

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Technical Details

  • Product #: BX80569Q9650
  • Manufacturer: Intel Corp.
  • Manufacturer Item #: BX80569Q9650
  • UPC: 735858203425
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.2 x 3.1 inches ; 13.6 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • ASIN: B001D86S3G
  • Item model number: BX80569Q9650
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank
    #14 in  Electronics > Computers & Accessories > Internal Desktop Components > CPU Processors
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 2004

Product Description

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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

Q9650 LGA775 3.0G 12MB 45NM CHIP1333MHZ BOXED PROCESSOR

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Fast, September 15, 2009
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This review is from: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0 GHz 12M L2 Cache 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Quad-Core Processor (Electronics)
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)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding 775 Chip!, October 20, 2009
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This review is from: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0 GHz 12M L2 Cache 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Quad-Core Processor (Electronics)
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.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I'ts Great!, June 2, 2009
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This review is from: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0 GHz 12M L2 Cache 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Quad-Core Processor (Electronics)
My new processor is so quick!!! and so good performance, only 325$, thank you Amazon.com, here in Venezuela is very hard to obtain this chip, the price here is near of 1490$!!(calculated at oficial dollar)

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The cost here is near of: 3200 Bs F
And the change of Dollar is: 2.15 Bs F per Dollar!!

Apologize me of the bad use of the english...

Bye and Thanks!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's a excelent processor but the price don't
i love this processor because is fast and everything runs so good but the price is no good because the core i7 is cheaper than this
Published 15 days ago by Oscar Leonardo Neme

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Upgrade For Socket 775 Systems
Popping in this QUAD was a fast and simple way to upgrade one of our 775 based systems. The speed increase and video rendering times over a Core2 was definitely noticable... Read more
Published 2 months ago by HDDevCA

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for web developers!
This processor is amazing. Going from the Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 Processor, 2.5 GHz, 2M L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB, LGA775 to the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars upgrade older model cpu
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Published 2 months ago by Woody

5.0 out of 5 stars Good--From the specs.
I saved up a bunch of money for this processor, installation a 1st grader could do, shipping was great, and THE STATS FOR THIS ITEM ARE GREAT!!! Read more
Published 3 months ago by F. Bradley

5.0 out of 5 stars Intel Q9650
Upgraded from an E6600 and, with a new motherboard, video card, 1066 DDR2 memory, and Windows 7, the improvement is significant. I'm extrmeely pleased. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Adrienne Carsman

5.0 out of 5 stars Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 Processor
The processor arrived quickly, and it was easy to install. It has worked fantastically well for several months now.
Published 4 months ago by S. W. Poppick

4.0 out of 5 stars kjmartin's Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0 GHz 12M L2 Cache 1333MHz FSB LGA775 Quad-Core Processor Review
First let me say that Amazon.com is one of the only online stores that I trust!

I bought the item from Amazon. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jessie L. Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Good upgrade!!!
Upgraded an E8600 to this puppy. Wasn't expecting a huge performance increase, but, boy, was I wrong... This thing runs circles around it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Malec

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Cheap - but's it's one of the best quad-cores for LGA775
Have this chip running on my Asus P5Q Deluxe running at 4.05Ghz at 1.275v. It may go higher but i haven't even tried (no need to). Read more
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