Kentsfield je logični korak Intela u proizvodnji Core
2 Extreme linije procesora. Spojen od dva Conroea trenutno predstavlja
vrhunac Core mikroarhitekture i nasljednika dvojezgrenih Core 2 Extreme procesora.
Eventualni problem koji nastaje pri korištenju ovakvih procesora je njihov
visoki TDP, drugim riječima morati će te se pobrinuti za vrhunsko hlađenje
istih. Navodno će produkcijski primjerci imati TDP od 80W, no to nam tek ostaje
za vidjeti. Iz provedenih testova vidljivo je da je riječ o vanserijskom procesoru
koji ima dovoljno snage za sve što se pred njega stavi. Overclockerske
mogućnosti su također odlične i ima puno više potencijala no što smo mi mogli
iskoristiti samo sa zračnim hlađenjem. Entuzijasti će ga itekako znati cijeniti.
Ipak, ovoga trenutka je upitna isplativost kupovine QX6700 procesora zbog
vrlo malog broja aplikacija koje ga znaju iskoristiti, no u budućnosti bi
se i to trebalo promijeniti. Ako pak imate viška novca (kada se pojavi na
tržištu trebao bi koštati 999 USD), i bavite se obradom fotografija, video
materijala ili 3D modeliranjem ovaj procesor je idealan za vašu radnu stanicu.

Conclusion in English

Kentsfield is the next logical step for Intel in manufacturing
Core 2 Extreme processors. Made out of two joined Conroes, it currently represents
pinnacle of Core microarchitecture and a successor of dual-core Core 2 Extreme
processors. Possible problem in its use is high TDP, in other words you will
have to provide excellent cooling system for your Kentsfield. Apparently retail CPUs will have 80 W TDP but that remains to be seen. From conducted tests
we can see that Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is an outstanding product which has enough processing
power for all applications we have confronted it with. Overclocking capabilities are excellent,
and it has a lot more potencial than we could exploit with just air cooling. Enthusiasts will certainly appreciate it. Still, at this moment it
is somewhat questionable whether is it cost effective to buy QX6700 because just
a few applications can utilise its full potential. On the other hand, that should change
in the near future. All in all, if you have extra money (Core 2 Extreme QX6700 should
cost 999 USD) and you practise digital media content creation or 3D modeling,
this processor is perfect new "heart" of your workstation.