The New Core 2 Models with FSB 1333
Intel took its time in increasing the front-side bus of its processors from 266MHz (1066 QDR) to 333MHz (1333 QDR).
The last time the FSB was raised was in November 2004; back then Intel increased the bus-speed from 200 MHz to 266 MHz with the Pentium 4 Extreme Edition 3.4 GHz featuring the Gallatin core.
At the moment, Intel is offering four processors that run on the FSB1333, counting the Core 2 Extreme QX6850. To differentiate the new FSB1333 models from their older counterparts, the new chips’ model numbers end with a 50.
Since the higher FSB results in larger jumps in operating frequency between the individual models and Intel uses whole-numbered multipliers only, the number of CPU models that can be offered is limited. Thus, the 6650 model number was axed. Due to the higher FSB, the product range now also includes a dual-core processor running at 3 GHz.
I hope Intel doesn't start 2 get a monopoly...
You're probably right to worry, but I read that AMD has taken a big upswing this month... hopefully it'll sort itself out.
I even fear the game monopoly