BX80553955 - Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 955 Dual Core 3.46GHz 1066MHz FSB 4MB L2 Cache Socket 775 Processor

The Intel?? Pentium?? Processor Extreme Edition, with the processing capabilities of four threads, delivers more computing capabilities that enable you to explore new ways to accomplish and enjoy performance-intensive tasks on your PC.

Intel?? Pentium?? Processor Extreme Edition Features:

Hyper-Threading Technology
Enables you to run multiple demanding applications at the same time.

Execute Disable Bit
Can improve protection against malicious "buffer overflow" attacks when properly enabled with a supporting operating system.

Intel?? Extended Memory 64 Technology
Provides flexibility for future applications that support both 32-bit and 64-bit computing.

Dual-Core
Two physical cores in one processor support better system responsiveness and multi-tasking capability than a comparable single core processor.

Intel?? Virtualization Technology
Intel?? Virtualization Technology enables one hardware platform to function as multiple "virtual" platforms. For businesses, it offers improved manageability, limiting downtime and maintaining worker productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions. In the home, it allows creating unique user environments for multiple family members looking to use the same platform simultaneously.