Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 Processor

Introduction
In March of 2008, Intel released their Core 2 Quad Q9000 series of processors. These were Intel’s long waited 45nm quad-core processors code-named, Yorkfield. The Q9xxx series introduced faster 1333 MHz front side buses, SSE4 and the aforementioned 45nm manufacturing process. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 Processor is one such processor featuring a 2.66 GHz clock speed and 6MB of L2 cache. We’ll check out it’s underlying technologies as well as check see how it fares on the bench after the break.

Specifications
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9400 (6M Cache, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB)
Frequency
2.66 GHz
Front Side Bus
1333 MHz
Cache
6 MB
Product Family
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor
Code Name
Yorkfield
Intel® 64 Architecture
TRUE
Intel® Virtualization Technology
TRUE
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
TRUE
Demand Based Switching
FALSE
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology
TRUE
Execute Disable Bit
TRUE
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (Intel® SIPP)
TRUE
Mfg Avail
7+ Yrs
Product Status
Launched
Launch Date
Q3′08
Number of Cores
4
Lithography
45 nm
Core Voltage
0.850v – 1.3625v
Max TDP
95 Watts
Tcase
71.4°C
Package Size
37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets
LGA775