[X4U] New iMac question on the change from Core 2 duo extreme to core 2 duo in high end model

[John F. Richardson]

Hello,

The previous generation of iMac's had a special order version that had a 2.8
Core 2 Duo Extreme CPU.

The new generation has a speed bump to 3.06 Ghz but the CPU designation is
no longer "extreme".

Anyone know why?

Any idea if this new 45nm process CPU (at 2.8 Ghz) is better than the old
iMac 2.8 Ghz extreme? It seems that the "extreme" line for Intel means that
it was designed to be overclocked, presumably for gamers. Is that correct?

John F. Richardson