Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650

There's no doubt that the QX9650 is a very impressive CPU that
convincingly faster than anything that's out there right now. Clearly
the price places it out of the range of all but the most dedicated and
well-heeled enthusiasts but it serves its purpose as a truly impressive
flagship processor for Intel. And perhaps even more importantly it bodes
well for next year's more affordable variants. The only question now is
whether AMD can muster a suitable response with Phenom.