Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition 955 Reviews

Intel announced its new Pentium Processor 955 Extreme Edition CPU, formerly code-named Presler. This chip, which goes on sale to the public on January 16 for $999, is the second generation of dual-core consumer desktop CPU’s from the chip giant. Intel has made a number of changes to it’s dual core processor series and many will call this Intel’s first true dual core processor. This processor features two separate cores with 2MB L2 cache each for a total of 4MB, a 266MHz Quad Pumped Front Side Bus for a solid 1066MHz system bus, Intel Virtualization Technology, and it was all done on the 65nm process over the previous 90nm package found on the previous Prescott and Extreme Edition processors.

Legit Reviews - Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition 955

The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is not a bad processor, but there are better alternatives for the serious gamer… Intel would be better marketing this CPU towards the power user who, like me, hates waiting for one thing to finish before something else can be started. I’ve turned into a multi-tasking machine, and I’ll often sit down and find myself doing more things than my current Athlon 64 X2 is capable of. The 955 is absolutely perfect for this.

bit-tech - Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 955

For those of you following Intel closely these past 18 months, there has not been all that much for enthusiasts to get terribly excited about. Seems that Intel felt quite the same way as their last few launches have fallen on Sundays. At least it isn’t Sunday today, but it looks like enthusiasts will still need to wait until there’s really something to have them standup and take notice.

Viperlair - Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 955 & Intel 975X Express Chipset