Editors' Rating
Typical price:£ 487
Verdict
The quad-core Core 2 Extreme QX6850 keeps Intel in the lead for desktop CPU performance, at a price that helps offset the lack of sizable performance gains. New products at the end of the year may outclass this new chip when they arrive, but for now, the QX6850 reigns supreme... Read Full Review.
Pros
- Offers slightly faster performance for significantly less money than Intel's previous quad-core CPU.
Cons
- Forthcoming next-generation parts from AMD and Intel itself may surpass this still-expensive high-end CPU in six months or less.
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