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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Quad-Core Processor, 2.66 GHz, 12M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Quad-Core Processor, 2.66 GHz, 12M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775

By , Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-20

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

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Bottom line: The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Quad-Core Processor, 2.66 GHz, 12M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $38.95. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Product Type - CPU
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

The Intel Core 2 Quad processor blows through processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments and makes the most of highly threaded applications. Whether you`re creating multimedia, annihilating your gaming enemies, or running compute-intensive applications at one time, new quad-core processing will change the way you do everything. Pioneer the new world of quad-core and unleash the power of multithreading.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Quad-Core Processor, 2.66 GHz, 12M L2 Cache… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

  • Product Type - CPU
  • Processor Type - Intel Core 2 Quad
  • Clock Speed - 2.66GHz

Full Specifications

BrandIntel
Wattage95 watts
PlatformWindows
CPU ModelCore 2 Quad
CPU Speed2.66 GHz
Model NumberBX80569Q9450
Mfr Part NumberBX80569Q9450
Processor BrandIntel
Processor Count4
Processor Speed2.66 GHz
Secondary Cache12 MB
CPU ManufacturerIntel
Item Part NumberBX80569Q9450
Processor SeriesCore 2 Quad
Processor Core Count4
Cache Memory Installed Size12
Global Trade Identification Number00735858198493
Processor Number of Concurrent Threads4

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Quad-Core Processor, 2.66 GHz, 12M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775 is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-13. Price and availability subject to change.

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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Quad-Core Processor, 2.66 GHz, 12M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775
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