Intel Pentium® Extreme Edition 955, 3-pack BX80553955-3PK Leaflet

Features and Benefits of the Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition 900 Sequence

Features 

Benefits

Dual-Core Processing 

Intel dual-core processors have two complete processor cores in one physical package running at the same 

 

frequency. The cores share the same interface with chipset and memory, but each core has its own set of 

 

registers and cache for truly parallel computing.

Hyper-Threading (HT)  

HT Technology takes advantage of threaded applications by allowing each processor core to function as 

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two logical processors to provide increased system responsiveness in multi-tasking environments. Threading 

 

divides workloads into processes and software threads that can be independently scheduled and dispatched.

Intel® Virtualization  

Intel VT enables one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. For businesses, Intel VT 

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offers improved manageability, limiting downtime and maintaining worker productivity by isolating computing 

 

activities into separate partitions. In the home, Intel VT allows creating unique user environments for 

 

multiple family members looking to use the same platform simultaneously.

2 x 2MB Level 2 Cache 

Each processor core is equipped with its own 2MB L2 cache (4MB total) enabling improved overall system 

 

performance by allowing each core to have faster access to larger amounts of the most often used data.

1066 MHz Front Side Bus 

Delivers exceptional system bandwidth for maximizing efficiency and improving system performance.

Execute Disable Bit

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When enabled with a supported operating system, the Execute Disable Bit allows memory to be marked as 

 

executable or non-executable. If code attempts to run in non-executable memory, such as when malware 

 

exploits buffer overrun vulnerabilities, the processor raises an error to the operating system.

Intel® Extended Memory 64  

Intel EM64T provides an enhancement to Intel’s 32-bit architecture by enabling the desktop processor 

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platform to access larger amounts of memory. With appropriate 64-bit supporting hardware and software, 

 

platforms based on an Intel processor supporting Intel EM64T can enable use of extended virtual and 

 

physical memory.

Streaming SIMD Extensions 

Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD) technology to accelerate performance on a wide variety of  

 

applications including multimedia, video and audio encoding/decoding, 3-D graphics and image processing.

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  Altering clock frequency and/or voltage may (i) reduce system stability 

and useful life of the system and processor; (ii) cause the processor 

and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system 

performance; (iv) cause additional damage; and (v) affect system data 

integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of 

the processor beyond its specifications.

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 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT), 

and Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel® EM64T) require a 

computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, enabling software 

and/or operating system, device drivers and applications designed for 

these features. Performance will vary depending on your configuration. 

Contact your vendor for more information.

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 Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor 

numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across 

different processor families. See www.intel.com/products/processor_ 

number/ for details.

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 Enabling Execute Disable Bit functionality requires a PC with a processor 

with Execute Disable Bit capability and a supporting operating system. 

Check with your PC manufacturer on whether your system delivers 

Execute Disable Bit functionality.

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background tasks such as real-time computing security and 
system maintenance. Additionally, the Pentium processor 
Extreme Edition 900 sequence features Intel® Virtualization 
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 enabling platforms to run multiple operating 

systems and/or applications in independent partitions or 
environments for improved security and remote manageability.

Experienced enthusiasts expect processor capability that goes 
beyond the specification limits.

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 For added technical flexibility, 

the processor bus ratio locks (overspeed protection) have been 
removed from this Pentium processor Extreme Edition.

Combine the Pentium processor Extreme Edition 900 
sequence with the Intel® Desktop Board D975XBX based on 
the Intel® 975X Express Chipset for maximum performance. 
Dual-channel DDR2 667 memory, multiple simultaneous PCI 
Express* x16 graphics cards, Intel® Matrix Storage Technology 
(RAID), 1394a, and Intel® High Definition Audio with support 
for 7.1 surround sound combine to create a dynamic and  
powerful system. With this next-generation PC, you have the 
performance and features to accomplish more and enjoy an 
outstanding computing experience today with the ability to 
grow with tomorrow’s applications and operating systems.