What was the fastest Intel CPU in May 2006

[Kittyhawk]

I just want to know:

What was/were the fastest Intel CPU/CPUs back in May 2006? And how much did they cost back then? :confused:

Also, what was the lastest Intel motherboard chipset back in May 2006?

[JCLW]

Desktop? The i965D EE which was a 3.73ghz 266FSB Presler based chip that went for $999 in 1k trays.

That was just before the i965 chipset came out. So I guess i955/i975 would have been tops.