Operating within a 65w thermal envelope, Intel has released three new models to their Core 2 Quad series which are intended to satisfy low power computing requirements.

Intel has introduced new Intel® Core™2 Quad processors with a 65 Watt thermal design power specification, much lower than the 95 Watt rating for previous similar Intel quad core processors. These new, power-efficient parts are designed for sleek and cool desktop PC designs. Intel is shipping three new processors to support a range of system options.

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The three new models are denoted by the “S” moniker affixed to the end of the chip’s model number. The new chips are all based on the 45nm Yorkfield process, and come in three flavors.

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550S
Clock: 2.83GHz
Cache: 12MB
Stepping: E0
sSpec#: SLGAE

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400S
Clock: 2.60GHz
Cache: 2MB
Stepping: R0
sSpec#: SLG9U

Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200S
Clock: 2.33GHz
Cache: 12MB
Stepping: R0
sSpec#: SLG9T

The MSRP is as yet unspecified, but I’m feeling some potential in the 9550S: an LV-binned Yorkfield with no architecture modifications? Want.