World's Fastest Desktop Processor: Intel's Core i7 975 Extreme Edition

The world's fastest desktop processor is not from AMD but from Intel. Yes, Intel's Core i7 975 Extreme Edition is the world's fastest!

Specifications Core Frequecy QPI Link Frequency Clock Multiplier Intel Turbo Boost (Overclocking) TDP (Thermal Design Power) Number of CPU Cores L2 Cache L3 Cache Max Processor Input Voltage (VID) Manufacturing Process Total Die Size Packaging Instruction Set Extensions Extended HALT State (C1E) Execute Disable Bit (XD) Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) MSRP

Core i7 975 Extreme Edition 3.33 GHz 6.4GT/sec 25X (unlocked) Enabled 130W 4 1MB (256KX4) 8MB Intel Smart Cache 1.160V 45nm 263mm2 Flip Chip LGA1366 MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1 Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled $999