Intel® Core™2 Quad processor

Intel brings you the world's first quad-core processors for desktop and mainstream servers, leading the industry in multi-core technology. Find out about the blistering performance on desktop or servers. See how Intel® quad-core technology delivers unprecedented performance to high-end computers.
Now introducing the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor

Intel’s most advanced processor just got an upgrade to the power of four—four processing cores for the ultimate in demanding entertainment

• Up to 54% better performance for intense multimedia applications, streaming movies, music, and more with powerful Intel quad-core technology¹
  

• Up to 53% better performance when enjoying immersive 3-D gaming²
  

• Up to 79% faster performance for highly-threaded applications when creating multimedia and 3-D content³
  

• Up to 8MB of L2 cache and 1066 MHz Front Side Bus for an unrivaled multitasking experience

Intel’s quad-core processor has 2 dies in a single package with each die being a dual-core unit. This means that Intel has combined 2 “Core 2 Duo” cores instead of designing a single die with 4 cores.