Intel released the Core 2 Quad Q9450 processor :year_text, expanding its popular :family_text series. The chip is manufactured using a 45 nm process node and is designed for installation in the compatible motherboards socket. The die configuration includes 4 computing cores with support for 4 threads. The base clock speed is 2.7 GHz. Nominal power consumption (TDP) is 95 W, so adequate cooling should be considered. In entry-level or mid-range gaming builds, this processor will perform confidently, providing acceptable frame rates when using an appropriate graphics accelerator.