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New Macbook Pros are Quad Core??
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There have been several C2E chips that are dual cores, especially for notebooks. As far as I know, there has never been one with those clocks. The current Core 2 Extreme chips:
http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/chart/core2xe.htm?iid=pn_ov+list_c2xe
http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/chart/core2xe.htm?iid=pn_ov+list_c2xe
Intel Core 2 Extreme specs
Notice that the Extreme line has both quad-core and dual-core processors. From the reading I say, the "Extreme" branding is just a marketing thing that's for both dual-core and quad-core. I also think I recall some big deal about Apple going with someone else's motherboards or chipsets for the Intel CPUs, so they may or may not be ready for the quad-core CPUs.
I also notice the total lack of looking goodness on that PDF, which makes me think either you're misunderstanding what that sheets says or they haven't a clue what they're talking about.
Notice that the Extreme line has both quad-core and dual-core processors. From the reading I say, the "Extreme" branding is just a marketing thing that's for both dual-core and quad-core. I also think I recall some big deal about Apple going with someone else's motherboards or chipsets for the Intel CPUs, so they may or may not be ready for the quad-core CPUs.
I also notice the total lack of looking goodness on that PDF, which makes me think either you're misunderstanding what that sheets says or they haven't a clue what they're talking about.
Actually, "Extreme" denotes an uncapped clock multiplier (and a far bigger markup)
Eidorian
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iShater
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Yes, but we are talking about processors as well, so some of the C2D iMacs were marked Extreme.
Peace
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The 3.06 Ghz 24" uses an Extreme CPU built for Apple and now available in some other machines.
That's what mine says in Windows. It's listed as a 3.06 Core 2 Duo Extreme.
Eidorian
macrumors Penryn
At the time the X7900 was the fastest mobile processor on the market. It did fall under Intel's "Extreme" moniker.
Eidorian
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iShater
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LOL, I remember the whole socket fiasco!
Maybe 486DX2 vs. DX vs. SX? I guess it was never simple eh? 😀
Yeah, but in all fairness, the original Wilamette/Northwoods were all 478s and they lasted a good while.
Then they got to Prescott and it all went to hell.
