Intel Advanced Smart CacheIntel Advanced Smart Cache Technology dynamically allocates the shared L2 cache to each processor core based on workload.The innovative 45nm quad-core technology optimizes thermal performance for reduced power consumption and noise. The powerful processor delivers serious performance on the ultra-demanding games of today and tomorrow. Intel Core 2 Quad-core ProcessorWith four processing cores, the multitasking monster Quad-Core Intel Core 2 processor delivers fourfold the performance on highly-threaded applications, taking your desktop PC experience into a completely new realm of mega power.Learn more about Intel-powered ultrabooks. The 45nm Intel Core 2 Quad processor is armed with Intel HD Boost, which implements new Intel Streaming SIMD Extension 4.1 (Intel SSE4.1) instructions for fast high definition video editing and encoding, enhance the multimedia performance. All this is made easier with Intel’s advanced Digital Media Boost.

One core handles the usual action on your operating system, while the second can play a DVD on the TV, the third download a file from internet, and the fourth one sends audio to the kids in another room with no lags or stutters. This lets you turn your system into the ultimate home entertainment center PC. Tasks or threads get their own core no more sharing one core and set of clock cycles. Quad cores means true multi-tasking and multi-threading. The Core 2 Quad Q9550 has quad cores that run at 2.83GHz and shares 12MB of L2 cache. Intel's Core 2 Quad Q9550 not only makes it possible, it makes it easy. Crush your enemies, climb the tower of paperwork, or do both at the same time.

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