Xbitlabs reviews Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 and Core 2 Quad Q6600 processors
Intel decided to knock down AMD one more time. They got far ahead of their rival and today Intel introduced the world's first quad-core desktop processor. Let's take a closer look at this solution and find out whether the today's infrastructure is ready for such dramatic parallelism increase.
At the IDF that took place in San Francisco about a month ago we have already got our first experience with the new quad-core Intel processor also known as Kentsfield (for details see our Intel Kentsfield Preview). However, that was hardly full-fledged experience. Everything we did was strictly monitored by Intel guys, who wouldn't let us veer even a little bit away from the plan. Luckily, we have finally got some Kentsfield samples for our lab, therefore, we are proud to share with you the results of real indepth test session. Of course, this review was only possible because these processors are officially announced today. So, if you get really interested in the new Intel Kentsfield processor, you should be able to easily buy one for your system or to get a complete Kentsfield based platform from one of Intel's partners...
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