Intel · Pentium D · 2006 · LGA775
The Intel Pentium Extreme Edition 965 is a desktop processor with 2 cores, released in 2006 at an MSRP of $999. It is part of the Pentium D lineup, using the Pentium D platform, and fits the LGA775 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Presler" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 4 threads for improved parallelism. It operates at a fixed 3.73 GHz. Intel manufactures the "Presler" silicon on a 65nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR2 memory. With a TDP of 130W, the Pentium Extreme Edition 965 sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 16KB/core of L1 and 2MB/core of L2 cache. There is no L3 cache on this processor.
Top Presler Extreme Edition at 3.73 GHz. Released shortly before Core 2 Duo launched and made it obsolete — the Core 2 E6600 at $316 matched or beat this $999 chip in most benchmarks.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Pentium D |
| Series | Pentium D |
| Architecture | Presler |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2006 |
| Cores | 2 |
| Threads | 4 |
| Base clock | 3.73 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.73 GHz |
| L1 cache | 16KB/core |
| L2 cache | 2MB/core |
| TDP | 130W |
| Socket | LGA775 |
| Process | 65nm |
| Memory type | DDR2 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Chipsets | Intel 975X, Intel 955X, Intel 945P |
| Launch MSRP | $999 |
| Part number | BX80553965 |
| OEM / tray part number | HH80553PH1094M |