QX6850 Core 2 Extreme: Xeon Power Without The Price Hit

If you're looking for Xeon power but don't want to get bent over for the boost?

Well Intel just released their new 3.0GHz Core 2 Extreme QX6850 quad core processor for standard Intel Socket T (LGA775) boards, and the performance scores are said to be amazing. According to Hot Hardware called the process "absolutely amazing" for a consumer level processor thanks to the Kentsfield XE class (65-nm) processor's 8MB (2x 4MB) L2 Cache and 1,333MHz front side bus.

The QX6850 should be out in the next few weeks at a price of $999.

Hit the jump for more information. [Hot Hardware via Engadget]