Intel plans to unveil a new, faster Core 2 Duo E series based CPU and this 3MB L2 cache CPU will finally get this cheaper Core 2 duo to over 3GHz.

Currently, the fastest Core 2 Duo E7500 works at 2.93GHz has 3MB cache and 1066MHz FSB. This one sells for about €120 in e-tail and we believe that this should be the price of Core 2 Duo E7600 at 3.06GHz at launch and E7500 will get a bit cheaper.

Both CPUs have a 65W TDP and they are based on the Wolfdale 45nm dual-core. This is a lot of CPU power for not so much money and this will definitely put some more pressure on AMD’s dual-core Athlons.

This new CPU is scheduled for a Q2 2009 launch, and we would not be surprised to see it in April.