The Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q9000 series delivers Intel's advanced, powerful processors for desktop PCs. The processor is designed to deliver performance across applications and usages where end-users can truly appreciate and experience the performance. These applications include Internet audio and streaming video, image processing, video content creation, speech, 3D, CAD, games, multimedia, and multitasking user environments.

Intel 64 architecture enables the processor to execute operating systems and applications written to take advantage of the Intel 64 architecture. The processor, supporting Enhanced Intel Speedstep technology, allows tradeoffs to be made between performance and power consumption.

The Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q9000 series also includes the Execute Disable Bit capability. This feature, combined with a supported operating system, allows memory to be marked as executable or non-executable.

The Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q9000 series supports Intel Virtualization Technology. Virtualization Technology provides silicon-based functionality that works together with compatible Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) software to improve on software-only solutions.

The Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q9000 series supports Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Intel TXT). Intel TXT is a key element in Intel's safer computing initiative that defines a set of hardware enhancements that interoperate with an Intel TXT enabled operating system to help protect against software-based attacks. It creates a hardware foundation that builds on Intel's Virtualization Technology to help protect the confidentiality and integrity of data stored/created on the client PC.

Specifications:

Essentials:

Status: Launched
Launch Date: Q1'08
Processor Number: Q9550
# of Cores: 4
# of Threads: 4
Clock Speed: 2.83GHz
L2 Cache: 12 MB
Bus/Core Ratio: 8.5
FSB Speed: 1333 MHz
FSB Parity: Yes
Instruction Set: 64-bit
Embedded Options Available: No
Supplemental SKU: No
Lithography: 45 nm
Max TDP: 95 W
VID Voltage Range: 0.8500V-1.3625V

Package Specifications:

TCASE: 71.4°C
Package Size: 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Processing Die Size: 214 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors: 820 million
Sockets Supported: LGA775
Halogen Free Options Available: Yes

Advanced Technologies:

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology: No
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology: No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x): Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): Yes
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology: No
AES New Instructions: No
Intel® 64: Yes
Idle States: Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology: Yes
Intel® Demand Based Switching: No
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: Yes
Execute Disable Bit: Yes