Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/03/intels-core-i7-975-extreme-edition-is-worlds-fastest-desktop-p/
Surprise, Intel's top of the line 3.33GHz Core i7 975 Extreme Edition is fast. In fact, based on the reviews by
Hot Hardware and
PC Perspective, among others, this quad-core proc is the fastest desktop processor ever. While it's only 4-5% faster across the board than Intel's previous champ, the Core i7 965, world's fastest is world's fastest, right AMD? Better yet, the CPU is suitable for "significant" overclocking --
HH took it around the benchmark block at 4.1GHz and found only a "small voltage bump" while hitting a 50-degree C max temperature using Intel's stock heat sink. Look for the Core i7 975 to hit retail for a $999 list price which explains why the
first gaming rigs wrapped around the 975
start at $8,000.
Read -- Hot Hardware review
Read -- PCPer review
Filed under: Desktops
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